What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service and Parts Counter Clerk position at Blanchard Equipment Company, Inc?
Job Title: Service Department Assistant
Department: Service
Reports to: Service Manager or Service Location Manager
- Maintain accurate and on-time reports and records relative to the service department's operation.
- Field internal and external customer inquiries to the Service Department.
- Open work orders as directed by the Service Manager/Shop Foreman and maintain control until they are closed and invoiced.
- Maintain the service library with current information under the direct supervision of the Service Manager.
- Maintain Service Department filing and records.
- Update customer profiles using equipment, hours, or other information from the customer work orders.
- Maintain accessories and supplies and prepare replacement orders.
- Prepare Service Technician efficiency reports.
- Process warranty and/or product improvement claims including computation of charges, submission, and follow up.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- Basic knowledge of accounting practices.
- Ability to use and understand desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions.
- Knowledge of office procedures.
- General understanding of mechanical/technical terms is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and on-time reports and records relative to the service department's operation.
- Field internal and external customer inquiries to the Service Department.
- Manage work orders from start to finish.
- Maintain a comprehensive service library.
- Ensure all customer files are up-to-date.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels for accessories and supplies.
- Analyze technician productivity and develop strategies for improvement.
- Process and resolve warranty and product improvement claims efficiently.