Posted May 29, 2026
Job TitleService Writer Agency Texas A&M University Department Transportation Services Proposed Minimum Salary$23.13 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who We Are Transportation Services is an empowered team of professionals dedicated to providing efficient, dynamic and innovative fleet, parking and transit services to the community. We support the teaching, research and public service mission of Texas A&M University, with focus on customer service and communication. For more information about us, visit our website: http://transport.tamu.edu What We Want The Service Writer, under direction, receives vehicles and interprets information provided by users in order to diagnose maintenance issues. What You Need To Know Starting Pay: $23.13/hr A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. Qualifications Required Education and experience High school diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of related experience in an automotive repair environment (technician, advisor, or related role) Required Licenses and Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license to operate motor vehicles and a good driving record, or must have the ability to obtain State of Texas class "C" vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Microsoft Office suite. Preferred Qualifications: Automobile Service Consultant ASE. Master Automotive ASE. OEM Certifications. Two years experience with a full-service auto/truck/heavy duty dealership. Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, maintenance, and repair procedures. Experience interacting with customers, including explaining services, timelines, and costs. Ability to coordinate effectively between technicians and customers to ensure efficient workflow. Responsibilities Coordination- Works with multiple interrelated work teams to determine the priority of tasks and ensure the timely completion of all required maintenance, repair, service, and removal of vehicles. Coordinates with external vendors and dealerships for service and repairs, including warranty and contract-covered work. Manages and tracks manufacturer recalls and coordinate scheduling of vehicles for recall-related services. Provides regular updates to users regarding service progress and obtain approval for additional work when required. Clearly explains completed repairs, next steps, and associated charges. Handles customer questions and complaints professionally to ensure high satisfaction and resolution of concerns. Tracks vehicle maintenance needs and service history to inform replacement recommendations and optimize fleet reliability. Schedules vehicles for routine preventative maintenance, ensuring compliance with internal service intervals and manufacturer recommendations. Coordinates with vendors regarding the repair of vehicles involved in accidents and the upfitting of new vehicles in the absence of fleet leasing personnel. Diagnostics- Receives vehicles and interprets user-reported issues to assist in accurate diagnostics. Operates vehicles, when needed, to confirm faults and better understand reported concerns. Identifies and specifies repairs to be completed, estimates time for service, and prepares corresponding work orders. Administration- Completes and manages vehicle inspection forms and enters all service data into the fleet management system. Ensures work orders are accurately maintained in the fleet management system. Maintains comprehensive and accurate documentation of all service activities and communications. Assists with general administrative and shop support functions as needed. Other Requirements and Factors: This position is security sensitive. This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU regulations and procedures. All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements. Transportation Services is committed to providing courteous, responsive, quality service to our customers by fostering a respectful, positive, and welcoming environment for all. Employees are responsible for the following: representing the department to internal and external customers; maintaining 100% on time compliance with all university required training for all employees; approving time worked and requesting appropriate leave in a timely manner; reading and responding to e-mail; reviewing/reading information listed on the department intranet; performing assigned tasks in a safe manner and utilizing personal protective items/equipment as appropriate or instructed by supervisor or department; reporting unsafe actions or conditions to supervisor immediately and supporting and following unit/department safety guidelines, practices and policies. Employees in this position will be required to drive a state vehicle to travel to various parts of campus and are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc. Works beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends. The working hours for this position will be 10 am to 7 pm. This position will also be encouraged to work the two special events a year. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
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