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Service Administrator at Cummins in Houston, TX
Skills
Job Description
We are looking for a talented Service Administrator to join our sales and service department in Houston, TX.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Serve as the primary point of contact with customers by phone, email, and face-to-face interactions at the branch, developing positive relationships with key customers.
- Identify customer’s needs, gathers pertinent information, provides quotes, develops claims, prepares repair plans and provides status updates to customers on repair work.
- Create complex work orders including diagnostic plans, quotes and repair plans by determining the length of repair based on parts and labor availability; reviews plan with the Service Supervisor/Team Lead prior to customer contact.
- Review work orders to ensure accuracy for invoicing and warranty.
- Complete required training on a timely basis.
- Adhere to all our relevant Health, Safety & Environmental policies, procedures and legislation and reports any issues / incidents to their supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
Serves as the first point of contact with customers either on the phone or at the branch, developing positive relationships with key customers. Assesses customers needs and gathers pertinent information Creates basic work orders in appropriate systems Provides some status updates to customers, as requested
Responsibilities
Competencies:
Financial acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Directs work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
Diagnostics Application - Translates customer complaints to develop troubleshooting plan; troubleshoots issue following guided work flows, procedures, specialized equipment such as mechanical and electronic service tools, and diagnoses computer software to isolate failed components to enable a successful repair; validates repair by duplicating complaint to ensure it has been resolved; documents results of troubleshooting in business systems to communicate what has been done for payment and historical tracking.
Electronic Service Tool Application - Identifies the suite of available hardware and software tools required for a service event; utilizes the appropriate electronic tool set to maintain the product or diagnose and troubleshoot an issue; interprets electronic tool results or recommendations to determine next steps for service resolution.
Service Documentation - Creates and verifies customer, equipment and technical information; captures specific data using required service tools; follows procedures and documents required information in the service management system in order to have an accurate record of the work done.
Technical Escalation - Obtains product technical issue information and utilizes available resources including data management tools; elevates issues to a higher level of expertise, balancing timeliness of customer response with investigation efforts; captures all troubleshooting steps in the appropriate database in order to ensure seamless transitions and accurate response to ticket resolution in a timely manner.
Warranty Process - Analyzes customer issues to verify root cause of failure and associated progressive damage using Cummins published service information; interprets the warranty administration manual to determine eligibility for coverage and claim requirements; identifies items associated with repair that can be covered and communicates to stakeholders; files a claim in the appropriate system using proper documentation and requirements to receive accurate settlement.
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience:
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
Qualifications
Core Responsibilities / Activities
- Coordinate communication between customers, service technicians, and service management to ensure timely updates on repair status, parts availability, and estimated completion dates.
- Review and verify work order information for accuracy, including labor documentation, warranty details, and customer concerns before final processing.
- Support branch operational goals by assisting with scheduling, repair velocity tracking, and maintaining strong customer relationships that promote repeat business.
Skill, Education, or Experience Requirements
- Previous experience in a service, administrative, or customer support role within a heavy-duty truck, diesel, automotive, or industrial service environment.
- Strong understanding of work order management systems, service documentation, and customer communication processes.
- Ability to interpret technical information and communicate repair status clearly to customers and internal teams.
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and experience using service management systems such as GUIDANZ, INSITE, or similar diagnostic/service platforms.
Preferred Skills, Education, or Experience
- Prior experience working in a Cummins, dealership, or heavy equipment service environment.
- Knowledge of warranty claim processing, repair velocity metrics, and service scheduling coordination.