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SERVICE WRITERS NEEDED

Doc's Harley-Davidson, recognized as one of the top motorcycle dealers in North America regarding customer service, is looking for qualified people to work as a service writers. The available positions are responsible for intake of customer vehicles, soliciting and documenting customer input to facilitate problem diagnosis and service needs, scheduling work, assigning jobs to service technicians and communicating job status and resolution to customers.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: SERVICE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS Provide individual contributions toward team effort in maintaining a smooth running efficient service department with a high degree of customer satisfaction. Effectively solicits and documents Customer input regarding problems and needs to support diagnose of problems by Technicans. Estimate costs and completion times at point of sale. Clearly communicate them to customer. Assign jobs to technicians based on skill level and current resource utilization. Review work-in-progress to ensure quality and timeliness. Determine correct part numbers on repair orders and assist the parts department with picking and posting of parts before job starts. Perform cashier functions, as needed. Make estimates for internal and wreck repairs. Open & close all customer paid, warranty, and internal repair orders. Follow procedures for quick and efficient handling of warranty items, including and proper storage of these items. Become familiar and efficient with all phases of the computer system required for service and parts management CUSTOMER SERVICE Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers Greet customers immediately, in a courteous and friendly manner. Effectively manage Customer expectations up front to ensure Customer satisfaction. Handle telephone transactions quickly, and courteously. Promptly notify customers of any changes, delays, or additional work needed. Sell additional services by pointing out service specials or additional work needed. Handle customer complaints reasonably, showing empathy and a positive attitude, and demonstrate our commitment to “Make Things Right”. Give special attention to repeat repairs to ensure the situation is corrected. Avoid making commitments which can not (or likely will not) be met. Set customers’ expectations to a level where they will likely be met. OTHER DUTIES As assigned
Commitments
Treat all employees and customers fairly, courteously, and with dignity. Model superior customer service behavior for all interactions with customers and employees. Be prompt and available for flexible scheduling. Maintain up to date technical qualification (PHD and others) by completing all training programs assigned by the Service Manager.
Required Experience
Ideal candidate will have: Superior communication and customer service skills. Ability to get along with a broad customer base. Knowledge and experience with servicing Harley-Davidson/Buell motorcycles, and other products sold by the dealership, or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn them. Experience with point-of-sale and Parts and Service management computer software or the ability to quickly learn due to general knowledge and experience with computers. Current, valid motorcycle license.
Physical Demands
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Occasionally required to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, and handle tools. Occasionally requires the ability to lift 50 pounds of material. Occasionally requires the ability to balance and push heavyweight motorcycles.
Working Conditions
Frequently works near moving mechanical parts. Is potentially exposed to battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning materials or other toxic materials commonly found in a motor vehicle service department. Occasionally, exposed to exhaust fumes and/or other airborne particles.
Contact

Please send resume and cover letter to: Tony Setser Service Manager tony@docsharleydavidson.com Doc's Harley-Davidson 930 S. Kirkwood Rd. Kirkwood, Missouri 63122 (314) 965-0166 docsharleydavidson.com