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Service Writer - Military Veterans

at John Deere

  • Pay $35,000 - $50,000 / year
We are a John Deere dealer with 36 locations serving a diverse group of agricultural, commercial, and residential customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. At Quality Equipment, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our customers, our employees, and our community. Our employees and management stay close to our customers and strive to serve them quickly and in ways that make sense in each local area.

Our work culture is ethical, entrepreneurial, and hard working. We work with excellent people every day our customers and our co-workers. Our work is challenging and offers a great deal of variety in the tasks we do. At Quality Equipment, we strive to be the premier John Deere dealer in our region by serving our customers with commitment and integrity.

We offer the opportunity for stable, rewarding, and challenging work with a large and growing company which still maintains the feel of a small business. At Quality Equipment, there are opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

We are currently looking for a Service Writer to join us in our Fuquay-Varina branch:

PURPOSE

Coordinates customers equipment repairs. Assists the Service Manager in maintaining accurate and on-time reports and records relative to the Service Departments operation within the dealership.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fields internal and external customer inquiries for the Service Department

Opens work orders maintains control until they are closed and invoiced

Updates customer profiles using equipment, hours, or other information from the customer work orders

Maintains service accessories and supplies and prepares replacement orders when necessary

Prepares warranty and/or product improvement for submission by the Central Warranty Administrator

Assists customers with mower or equipment loading/unloading when necessary.

Performs other functions or duties as directed by management in-line with the objectives of the dealership.

Close and process ROs for payment when needed

Assist technicians and provides part service including parts lookup, pulling parts from parts stock and processing MD orders (where applicable)

Assists on the parts counter when necessary

Assists with loading/unloading trucks when necessary (where applicable)

Acts as an ambassador for the dealership and protects the positive dealership image, while promoting customer loyalty and goodwill

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Basic knowledge of accounting practices.

Ability to use standard desktop load applications, such as Microsoft Office and internet functions.

Knowledge of office procedures.

General understanding of mechanical/technical terms is preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Ability to operate forklift

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Noise Levels: High.

Weight Requirements: Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Mobility: Standing and sitting for long durations.

Visual: Working with PC, manuals, and close detailed work.

Driving: Daily short and long distances.

Respiratory: Possible exposure to exhaust and dust fumes.

Dexterity: Ability to grasp and manipulate tools and parts.

Our employees receive competitive wages and can participate in the benefits which currently include medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(K) program with employer match and a company discount. In addition, Quality Equipment provides significant paid training and opportunities for professional and personal development. Our goal is for our employees to reach their full potential.

United States / Remote

Salary Range
$35,000 to $50,000
John Deere

We at John Deere are passionate about finding a way to give back to those who have served our Country.  Working for a John Deere dealership or factory is bigger than just a job.  It's growth in oneself, on a path to achieving all you hoped to accomplish. It's pride in your community, from the first customer you serve to supporting the community.  It's knowing that what you do helps to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. It all starts with you. Starting here. Starting now!

Interested in joining the industry's best?  At John Deere, veterans will find: 

•  A higher sense of purpose – helping those the farmers and infra-structure workers that feed and shelter the world 

•  A team-based environment focused on supporting the customer

•  A never-ending desire for continuous improvement - We are looking for leaders, change agents, different perspectives 

•  Market leading pay and benefits

John Deere actively welcomes transitioning active duty service members to participate in internship opportunities at our dealership and factory locations across the United States.   Timing of the internship is mutually agreed upon between the service member, her/his commander.  Potential opportunities include:

•  Dealer technicians – Nationwide opportunities

•  Factory production roles at 16 major facilities– assembly, welders, machinists, skilled trades

•  Support roles – IT, supply chain, logistics, engineering, human resources

How to apply:

Check out our open opportunities to the right for more information and to apply.

Once you click ‘Apply Now’, John Deere will receive a notification with your information.  In order to be considered for next steps, please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile.  Once John Deere reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.

Discuss Your Career Options with a Veteran at John Deere Today!

All interested service members and veterans can learn more and fill out a contact card at https://www.deere.com/MilitaryCSP.  We will connect you with a John Deere veteran to discuss all potential options/matches.  

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