Service Operator

About the role

As a Service Operator, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring smooth operations within our Service Department. From assisting customers in person and over the phone to supporting service processes before, during, and after repairs, you’ll be the friendly, knowledgeable point of contact that keeps everything running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to all incoming service calls, demonstrating empathy and a customer-first mindset
• Assist Service Consultants and Customer Advisors with customer interactions as needed to ensure seamless service experiences
• Schedule service appointments and provide accurate routing of calls and inquiries
• Deliver timely written messages to the appropriate team members for follow-up
• Manage repair requests by coordinating and scheduling appointments efficiently and perform reminder calls for upcoming appointments and contact customers when special-order parts arrive
• Maintain compliance by auditing sublet invoices, loaner logs, and dealer tags according to CarMax guidelines
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service
• Exceptional telephone etiquette and active listening abilities to ensure positive customer interactions
• Ability to execute standardized service processes and maintain high customer satisfaction scores
• Proficiency in data entry and record-keeping, with intermediate computer skills including spreadsheets
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitasking effectively while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, while maintaining professional appearance and integrity

About CarMax

At CarMax, we revolutionized the used car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. Our commitment to customer experience, innovation, and community has made us the nation’s largest used car retailer. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and are committed to helping our communities thrive. As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement to empower the modern customer and drive progress. Your work fuels change—sparking ideas, overcoming challenges, and shaping what’s next.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $15.00 - $22.00.

Benefits

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time:

• Full-time Hourly or Commission/Incentive Eligible Associates: Earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90-day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company. For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate works on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
• Full-time Salaried Associates: Entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc., subject to manager approval.