Automotive Service Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Come join our growing team!

Kal’s Motor Group in Wadena is seeking a qualified, motivated, and ambitious Service Manager to lead our expanding service center.

Kal’s Motor Group is a family-owned business proudly serving the Wadena area since 1975. We take pride in our people, our reputation, and providing high-quality service across a wide range of vehicles and equipment.

The Service Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily service operations, leading service and detailing teams, and ensuring efficiency, profitability, and steady progress.

A strong ability to manage, motivate, and lead a team is crucial for success in this role. Our service department works on a wide range and variety of vehicles and equipment, including automotive, powersports, and small engine products—so there is no shortage of variety or something new to work on each day.

Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and motivate service and detailing teams

Oversee service and repair work for:

Automotive vehicles

Powersports equipment

Small engine equipment

Manage internal reconditioning of Kal’s Motor Group inventory

Oversee customer repair and service work from intake through completion

Ensure efficient workflow, productivity, and quality control

Monitor daily operations to ensure profitability and continuous improvement

Train, mentor, and develop team members

Maintain high standards for safety, workmanship, and customer satisfaction

Qualifications Automotive service experience required

Powersports and/or small engine experience preferred

Proven ability to manage and lead a team is essential

Leadership or management experience strongly preferred

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced, diverse service environment

Compensation & Benefits $60,000 – $80,000 annually, based on experience

Health insurance

SIMPLE IRA with 4% employer match

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Schedule Monday through Friday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

No weekends

Why Kal’s Motor Group? Family-owned, community-rooted business since 1975

Diverse workload — automotive, powersports, and small engines

Competitive pay and strong benefits

Leadership role with real impact on daily operations

Stable, full-time schedule

If you’re a strong leader who enjoys variety and wants to grow with a respected local company, we’d like to hear from you. Come join our growing team.