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REV Group, Inc.

Technical Support Specialist - Chassis

REV Group, Inc., Charlotte, Michigan, United States, 48813

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25491

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience.

Spartan Emergency Response is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group's extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV's and much more. Our 5,000+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

The Customer Service Technician position is responsible for answering incoming calls from end users, service centers, dealers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and working with service centers to complete repairs by providing instruction, approving / negotiating labor time and rates, and ordering and shipping parts in a timely manner, for Spartan Fire's various product lines including, but not limited to, Chassis, Body, and Aerial.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicate with all customers (internal and external) with professionalism and courtesy

Maintain composure in all situations

Resolve service questions related to maintenance, operation, service center locations, warranty, road side assistance

Actively participate in the resolution of field service / warranty matters, including trouble shooting with service centers / technicians

Facilitate appropriate course of action for product repair

Coordinate the timely resolution of problems affecting Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), dealers, service centers, and end-users

Arrange for remote service work or towing for a product that may disabled

Collect, document, and follow-up with information/cases in the ERP system

Communicate with other cross-functional teams (manufacturing, engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) and OEMs to resolve issues

Authorize and analyze charges for work conducted by service centers

Gather and analyze case information to recommend and establish warranty direction

Provide feedback and case support to supplier charge-back contact

Process warranty part orders and Return Material Authorizations (RMAs)

Represent Spartan at vendor, supplier, OEM, factory, and/or trade show events, as requested

Make monetary and procedural decisions, within company guidelines to assist customers and avoid escalations.

Be aware of how your performance impacts Spartan's financial bottom line and reputation

Process campaigns, recalls and TSB's, as assigned

Solve complex problems with minimal assistance

Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates or Technical degree in related field preferred

Minimum of three years' experience in customer service, customer relations, and mechanical / electrical troubleshooting

Possess, or be willing to obtain:

Commercial Driver's License, Class B

ASE - Medium/Heavy Duty Truck certifications

Bilingual skills preferred

Excellent attendance

Commitment to providing excellent customer support

Strong and consistent attention to detail

Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task

Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

Creative and innovative team player

Intermediate computer skills are required

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Capable of comprehensive listening (understanding the message(s) that is being communicated)

Proven knowledge (or ability to quickly learn) of Spartan's products and components - mechanical and electrical

Sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, decisions

Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Strong:

Communication skills, verbal and written

Negotiation skills

Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Willing to:

Maintain a flexible and extended work schedule as needed to accomplish objectives

*This job description is intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility. Spartan Fire reserves the right to change or assign to this position as required.

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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