Service Writer / Advisor
Federal Signal Corporation · Albany, NY · 3 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
The Service Writer/Advisor will be focused on providing administrative and process support to the Service department, liaising with internal and external customers and ensuring the department runs efficiently on a day-to-day basis.
Responsibilities
- Manage customer relations for the service department by receiving phone calls and emails and responding in a timely manner
- Open and close work orders in alignment with internal procedures
- Prepare service quotes
- Edit and update all work orders to ensure accurate capture of all billable items
- Provide unit history to the service department for incoming repairs
- Assist with shop scheduling to ensure optimal efficiency and customer service
- Conduct shop walkthroughs with Service Manager to capture real time status updates
- Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll reports
- Work with the accounting department to ensure customer accounts are in good standing
- Ensure on-time billing for all customers
- Maintain service files and ensure all documentation is in compliance
- Process warranty claims
- Resolve and/or escalate customer concerns and maintain positive customer relations
- Collaborate with parts department to ensure timely processes
- Completed additional tasks as required
Requirements
- Education/Certification: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check
- Experience: 3+ years’ experience in a related administrative/customer service position
- Experience preparing quotes and opening/closing work orders
- Experience with MS Office suite and other dealership/customer work order system
- Mechanical aptitude or previous exposure to a heavy equipment work environment is an asset
Benefits
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus opportunity
- Annual salary increase opportunity
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- Paid Vacation and Paid Personal Days
- 401(k) Matching Program