Supervisor II - Lift Truck

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.
United States, Georgia, Albany
5730 Newton Road (Show on map)
Feb 23, 2026
Description Position Summary The Service Supervisor is responsible for serving as team leader and tracking efficiency for 5-15 technicians to ensure that customer needs are met at the highest level. The Service Supervisor will support the Service Dispatcher and/or Service Advisor in their daily tasks including handling incoming calls, producing quotations and estimates, opening and closing work orders, adjusting time on work orders, dispatching Field Service Technicians, assigning jobs to Shop Technicians, training/mentoring less experienced Technicians, and other duties not specified. Essential Responsibilities & Expectations Coach and direct Service Department employees Monitor, improve, and maintain Technician performance Ensure proper planning of jobs, quoting, parts availability, and manpower Effectively handle customer objections and concerns Maintain (and ensure technicians maintain) proper dialog with customer and inform customer of repair status as required Monitor customer satisfaction and employee morale and take steps to improve both when necessary Minimize customer downtown with accurate and efficient job planning and repairs Effectively communicate with Company Personnel Assign jobs to shop technicians and dispatch field service technicians Qualifications Education High school diploma or the equivalent Experience Experience working as a Service Technician preferred. Experience using personal computers including Microsoft Word and Excel and basic typing skills are required for this position. Skills and Competencies Telephone / verbal / written communication skills Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Strong technical / equipment repair skills Job Training Microsoft Word and Excel -basic and intermediate Supervisory skills training Business communication skills training OSHA & MSHA required training Vendor technical sites (Infocast, SIMSi, Independent Truck Network SharePoint site) Compliance training Safety Summary Working Conditions Work is normally performed in a Service Department shop office or shop environment. Exposure to physical risk and all-weather conditions is associated with this position. Standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time is often required. Physical Requirements Speaking Listening Writing Grasping Stooping Kneeling Climbing Lifting up to 75 lbs. Job Hazards Tripping, slipping, falling Strains due to lifting Overexertion due to stress and fatigue Repetitive hand motion (computer work) Back and neck strain Stress Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualifications Education High School or Equivalent of General Studies (preferred) Skills Verbal Communication (preferred) Microsoft Office (preferred) Technical (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.