Automotive Service Manager

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.

• 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

• 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

• $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

• 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.