What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Writer (51223) position at G.W. Van Keppel Company?
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:
- Completing Work Order Invoices including narrative and relevant charges
- Researching parts for service department work orders and confirming availability
- Preparing warranty documents including photographs and manufacturer-specific forms
- Contacting customers and advising them of their equipment condition and needed repairs
- Operating a forklift as necessary to retrieve and deliver parts to the warehouse
- Working safely by knowing and following established safety procedures
- Assisting the Service Manager in maintaining the premises including checking stock levels of consumable products and arranging new product delivery
- Working with manufacturers to provide technical information to Service Technicians
- Proofreading, correcting, clarifying, or finishing written or verbal service narratives provided by technicians
- Ordering and receiving in service parts as needed
- Communicating services and repairs performed to the customer in a professional manner
- Monitoring service technician’s time on work orders (may review and approve timesheets)
- Assisting Technicians in building maintenance as part of their post-work cleanup
- Assisting Rental Coordinator by checking equipment in and out when necessary
- Providing information on equipment onsite to sales personnel and rental coordinator
Job Skills Competencies:
- Strong computer skills and typing efficiency
- Basic mechanical parts knowledge and troubleshooting skills
- Punctual, with excellent organizational and time management habits
- Clear oral and written communications skills
- Service-oriented mindset
- Assists team members when needed
- Self-starter and motivated to complete the job right, the first time
- Accomplishes tasks efficiently without compromising service quality or integrity
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift parts and pallets weighing up to 75 pounds
- This position requires alternating moments of sitting, standing, twisting, squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, lifting heavy items overhead and pulling on a daily basis
- Ability to safety operate a forklift
- Must be able to work indoors or outdoors under a variety of temperatures and weather conditions
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 years of experience writing motorized vehicle service orders preferred
- 2 years of computer/keyboarding experience required
- 1 year clerical/administrative experience preferred
- 2 years of customer service experience required
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Forklift Certification required
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
Salary : $25