Service Clerk | Slidell, LA

October 3, 2026

Empire Truck Sales, LLC is one of the largest Freightliner/Western Star Heavy Truck Dealerships in the Southeast. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Service Clerk/Administrative Assistant with strong customer communication skills who is a self-starter and a quick learner to assist our service team.

Empire offers rewarding careers with a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our state-of-the-art facilities and services. We are always looking for good people with a heart for serving others to join our team.

Responsibilities:

Generate Purchase Orders
Open work orders as directed by the Service Manager/Shop Foreman and maintain control until closed and invoiced
Maintain Service Department filing and records
Update customer profiles using information from customer work orders
Be a team player, always happy to help a co-worker or assist with tasks outside of listed job duties
Field internal and external customer inquiries to the Service Department
Will be trained to handle payroll

Dealership experience or related industry is ideal (Service Department and/or Automotive Retail is highly preferred)
Mechanical knowledge in automotive or diesel repair is beneficial
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and other web-based programs
Must be detail-oriented, organized, and can multitask in a fast-paced environment
Excellent professional & interpersonal communication (verbal & written) skills
Able to solve problems independently
Able to work scheduled shift
GED or High School Diploma

Benefits:

Exceptional Incentives & Benefits
In-House Training
Climate Controlled Environment
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Company paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
Company 401k Plan
Advancement Opportunities

Empire Truck Sales promotes a safe and drug-free workplace. The successful candidate must pass all pre-employment screenings, which include a background check and drug test upon offer acceptance.

Empire Truck Sales, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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