Assistant Service Advisor - Quick Lane

Jim Burke Ford Lincoln; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Life Insurance

Service Discounts

Paid Training

Uniforms

Job summary

Jim Burke Ford Lincoln in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Quick Lane Assistant Service Advisor to act as the primary contact for quick maintenance services and repair matters. You will greet customers, input vehicle data, set appointments, bill jobs, and prepare estimates for the Service Advisors.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, some automotive training or experience, a year of customer service experience, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record, with strong

Qualifications

• One year of automotive customer service experience is required.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills are essential.
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greets all customers in a warm, sincere manner.
• Schedules service for customers in person or by phone.
• Enters customer and vehicle data into the computer.
• Prepares estimates for Service Advisors.
• Ensures required documentation is complete and compliant.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Helps educate/train new staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Professional appearance

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED; some post-secondary automotive training/experience

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Description

The Quick Lane Assistant Service Advisor supports the center of communication for service/repair activities and is the liaison between customers and the technicians in a fast-paced environment. Serving as the primary point-of-contact for quick maintenance services and repair matters, the Assistant Service Advisor will greet customers, input their personal and vehicle data into the system, set appointments, bill jobs, and prepare estimates for the Advisors.

Job Description

The Quick Lane Assistant Service Advisor supports the center of communication for service/repair activities and is the liaison between customers and the technicians in a fast-paced environment. Serving as the primary point-of-contact for quick maintenance services and repair matters, the Assistant Service Advisor will greet customers, input their personal and vehicle data into the system, set appointments, bill jobs, and prepare estimates for the Advisors.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, some post-secondary automotive training or experience, at least one year of customer service experience, an unrestricted driver's license and a clean driving record, and a good technical and customer service performance record. Candidates must be able to work productively in a fast-paced team environment and must have a positive attitude, professional appearance, great communication skills, and the ability to deliver world class customer service. Spanish speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greets all customers in a warm, sincere, and helpful manner
• Schedules service for customers either in person or on the phone to ensure a prompt and accurate diagnosis of any problems
• Enters customer and vehicle data into computer
• Prepares estimates for Service Advisors
• Ensures that the required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
• Complies with and enforces all safety policies and procedures
• Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
• Helps educate/train new staff members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One year of automotive customer service experience
• Basic understanding of automotive knowledge
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Highly professional and dependable
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles
• Good computer and internet skills

Company Description

Become a member of a winning team that offers growth opportunities, excellent earning potential, and leadership that fosters engaged team members. Jim Burke Ford Lincoln is one of the top five Ford dealers in California and a recipient of the Ford Motor Company President’s Award—the highest honor bestowed upon a dealership. The dealership corporation was founded in 1913 and is one of the oldest in the nation. With almost 300 employees, our vision of "Building lasting relationships" has become the cornerstone of everything we do.

Benefits

• An AWESOME place to work!
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Discounts on Sales/Service/Rental
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Training
• Uniforms (For applicable position)

2026 QL Asst. Advisor Schedule1

Must be available for training, schedule Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 5:30AM. After training, availability needed Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 5:30PM and Saturday 8:00AM - 5:00PM.