Planner, Service - Truck And Trailer - Morenci, AZ

Join our group of passionate team players, committed to providing the best level of service for our clients in a rewarding environment.

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1950, Empire Cat is a world-renowned Caterpillar dealer and a top private company in Arizona. We are a third-generation family-owned company with over 3,700 employees across 30+ locations throughout Arizona, Nevada and portions of Eastern California. We are a diverse group of people, but we all share an inspiring vision to BE THE BEST. That vision is achieved by our individual commitments to work hard and live our core values every day.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay

• Vacation & Sick Leave

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• 401(k)

• Tool Discounts/Tool Insurance

• Technical Training & Professional Development Classes

• And More

JOB DETAILS:

Shift

1st/Day Shift

Location

In-Shop

• Phoenix

• Supports Morenci Mine Truck Shop

Schedule

Schedule to be provided by leader.

Salary Range

$24.89 - $33.94 Per Hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Communicate the repair process to all parties involved. Ensure continued job progress and coordinate resources to support the repair process and deliver an invoice on the same day that the job is complete.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan repair jobs through various areas, vendors, and technicians. Coordinate resources to support the repair process.

• Resolve client complaints on billing and warranty issues.

• Administer, monitor, and report the accuracy and fair estimates/quotes for segment repairs.

• Monitor and communicate the repair process for assigned area. Ensure continued job progress; follow up conversations with documentation in the manager program, with the lead person and the technicians using all current system tools provided.

• Review client repair history, products, or services due provided by the Customer Service Advisor.

• Make policy and warranty recommendations to the appropriate supervisor and discuss/resolve discrepancies before billing review is complete.

• Monitor and manage each work order daily and have a Pro-Forma summary ready for the client at the completion of requested repairs ensuring that there are no instances where a client does not receive an invoice the same day that the job is completed, within established timeframes.

• Provide continuous review of and improvements to Service Systems, WIP, Time reporting, Expenses, and Sublet etc.

• Consistently improve procedures to streamline billing and warranty for assigned areas.

• Standardize and update procedures used in reviewing and closing work orders to ensure consistency and accuracy to meet our goal of submitting same day, accurate invoices.

• Assign priorities to open work orders to ensure they are processed to meet WIP goals.

• Ensure that all work performed is according to estimate/quote.

• In the event that the scope of a job changes, ensure that a change-order has been submitted for client approval (by signature or e-mail) and a signed or electronic copy of the approval or denial inserted in the work order before proceeding with updated repairs.

• Brief supervisors and submit reports on monitoring measures such as, last-date-of-labor to invoice and work leaving shop/completed jobs to pro-forma submitted when job completed.

• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all parties are informed about progress and delays.

• Develop and maintain knowledge of CAT and Empire warranty policies, procedures, and philosophies.

• Communicate schedule changes.

• Assist management to reach all billing goals and warranty claim goals.

• Ensure service planner function is covered at all times.

• Approve work order closings.

• Analyze, plan, and implement status reports on timeliness and accuracy of work in process documents.

• Analyze work orders to insure correct accounts are charged.

• Monitor the accuracy of information used to establish and maintain warranty claims, records, and policies.

• Monitor work order adjustments and charges to internal and external accounts, assure billings are accurate and timely.

• Use "Internal Approval Process" on internal work orders to help maintain and track Empire's policy dollars.

• Work within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have interpersonal, organization and planning skills sufficient to assist clients.

• Demonstrates leadership, integrity, quality, teamwork, and a sense of urgency in performing duties and responsibilities.

• Must be willing to learn about CAT products sold and serviced.

• Must have mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose all aspects of the repair process and the ability to read and interpret technical material.

• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office products.

• Mathematical skills sufficient to calculate percentages, compute cost per hour charges and project future expenses.

• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• Minimum 2 years' experience in organizing, planning, or scheduling.

• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and talk or hear.

• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.

• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• If on an occasional basis, employees perform duties that Empire in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others, then their role would be classified as working in a Safety-Sensitive Position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The roles and objectives of this job do not include setting corporate policy and does not constitute a managing agent of the company.

Empire is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 480-633-5440 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Empire Southwest is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

Safety

• Respect

• Integrity

• Teamwork

• Excellence

• Stewardship

• Astonishment

Other details

• Job Family 503 Other Clerks

• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $24.89

• Max Hiring Rate $33.94

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• Phoenix, AZ, USA