What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Writer position at Resource Transport?
Company Overview:
At Resource Transport LLC (RT), People Come First! As a privately held logistics company, RT is innovating the way companies view their drivers and logistics. We are committed to becoming an extension of our customers’ business as a reliable teammate providing safe, seamless, integrated operations.
We are actively seeking individuals who are driven by a passion for exceptional customer service, prioritize safety, possess the drive to eliminate inefficiencies on location, and are committed to personal and professional career growth.
Through a relentless commitment to teamwork between leadership and personnel, we are on a mission to become a leading service provider in the oilfield industry, surpassing our competitors. Joining RT means embarking on a rewarding career with opportunities for growth as we expand our network of locations and services.
As a Service Writer, you will be the liaison between our shop personnel and the Fleet Supervisor, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, a solid understanding of maintenance procedures, and the ability to ensure timely and efficient servicing of vehicles or equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creates, distributes, and updates work orders. Verify for accuracy, verbal/documented communication to comply with internal process.
- Periodic verbal and documented communication with customers.
- Works closely with shop floor production to meet customer expectations through constant checking on repair statuses.
- Distributes parts to mechanics during night shift rotation, assigns parts to work orders.
- Performs equipment swaps in conjunction with dispatch based on assignment process.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
- Previous experience in fleet maintenance, service writing, or mechanical coordination strongly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and safety awareness.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Fleetio or similar fleet management software.
- Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal/written communication skills.
- Be able to read, write, and speak English.
Physical Requirements:
- When necessary, be able to wear proper PPE including but not limited to steel-toed boots, hard hat/bump cap, safety glasses, and appropriate gloves.
- Be able to pull, push, and lift 30 pounds.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Dedication and commitment to teamwork and common goals.
- Ability to follow proper protocol for incident reporting and emergency situations.
- Strong morale character.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to the ever-changing needs of clients and industry.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions.
- Paid time off and paid company holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off rotation, 12-hour shifts
Exemption Status: Non-exempt
Reports To: Shop Supervisor
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.