Service Writer I

Full-time

Description

SERVICE WRITER

Reports To : Service Manager

Summary

The primary function of the Service Writer is ensure customers are greeted openly and friendly and to provide extra mile customer service. The individual receives customer requests for service coordinates scheduling and customer uptime with triage. The Service Writer estimates the cost of repairs within set guidelines and manages shop repair orders process through technology. The individual also assists Service department with clerical duties such as documentation required for warranty policy settlements customer and vendor contact.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the position on a daily weekly or annual basis.

• Receives Inbound Customer phone calls concerning service scheduling and requests.
• Greets and Assists Drivers at the location with their unit.
• Coordinates and tracks the status of customer repair orders with Service Manager and Shop Foremen for task assignment. Ensures customers receive the most expedient service available through listening questioning and understanding repair requests.
• Works with Service Manager to ensure timely action taken and settled in areas of disputes and warranty.
• Assures all documentation necessary for the sale of labor (customer internal and warranty) is complete and properly executed.
• Maintains repair orders by ensuring they are properly opened and closed timely.
• Stays informed of current service bulletins recalls and warranty information.
• Informs the Service Manager of all customer complaints so they may be handled before the vehicle leaves the shop.
• Advises customers of needed service work as well as suggests additional labor parts and body shop sales whenever possible (i.e. Preventive Maintenance Inspections related service work etc.).
• Contacts vendors and OEMs for product information or authorizations.
• Obtains purchase orders from customers and sublet providers.
• Participates in training to stay current on technical and warranty issues.
• Assists in maintaining a clean shop and office area.

Business Skills

Individual has demonstrated a strong set of business skills listed below

Requirements

Behaviors

Candidate needs to have the following behaviors for superior job performance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual should know basic Computer skills and Repair Order Processing Software.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical requirements commonly associated with an individual working as a Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Repair Shop and not a technician.

About Palmer Trucks

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of 700 individuals. With more than two million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time a paramount need exists to keep the industry moving forward 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

We maintain a commitment to forming authentic and valuable connections through fulfilling the industrys unique time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value personalized for you.

Because of this philosophy we develop and nurture long-term valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude of doing business and these core values are what keep customers returning year-after-year and are what have kept us On the Road Since 1965.

Benefits

Palmer Trucks is a family-owned company with nearly 60 years of success treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our team is always ready to help you find the best benefits package for you and your family.

Individual Spouse and Family coverage Multiple Products are affordable and provide value for you and your family.

Financial stability and Retirement Preparedness :

Paid Time Off :

Resources when we face major challenges and life events :

Paid Training and Tools Assistance to do the job right.

Job Posting Information

This position is with an immediate opening start date and will allow for the proper notice for existing employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contacts with us are completely confidential.

Palmer Trucks is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process please contact :

Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without a regard to race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) age (40 or older) disability veteran status or any other legally protected.

Revised : November 2025

Key Skills

Photography,Proofreading,Fact check,Interviewing,AP Style,Journalism,SEO,Copywriting,Creative Writing,Wordpress,Blogging,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1