Sonic Automotive
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Dealership Service Manager - Dave Smith Motors Inc.

Pay
$140,000 – $160,000 per year
Location
Kellogg, ID · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Experience
3+ years
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
24 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • valid driver license
  • automotive repair
  • budget management
  • regulatory compliance

Also useful

  • ASE certification

About the role

The Service Manager is responsible for running an efficient and profitable service department. He/She will operate the department at maximum production, controlling costs, building a loyal clientele, maintaining good employee relationships, setting and obtaining sales and profit objectives, and maintaining service records. Duties and

Responsibilities

Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them. Strive for harmony and teamwork with all other departments. Prepare and administer an annual operating budget for the service department. Attend managers meetings as requested. Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affects service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA right-to-know.

  • Hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all service department staff.
  • Direct and schedule the activities of all department employees.
  • Provide technical assistance to employees as needed.
  • Conduct meetings with department employees to discuss activities and problems of mutual interest.
  • Monitor technicians; payroll records.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • One year of supervisory experience.
  • Three years of experience in an auto repair facility.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
  • High school diploma or the equivalent.
  • ASE certification preferred.
  • Excellent communication, supervisory, and managerial skills.
  • Ability to operate the department at a profit according to dealership guidelines.
  • All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.

All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner. All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license.

Additional Information

.It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines.

About the Company

At Dave Smith Motors a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc. Annual Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000

Read the original posting

From Sonic Automotive's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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What is the salary for the Dealership Service Manager - Dave Smith Motors Inc. role at Sonic Automotive?

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