Auto Service Advisor

AAA Mountain West Group; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

PTO first year

401K Matching

Tuition reimbursement for ASE

Membership and discounts

Job summary

AAA Mountain West Group is seeking a Service Advisor to deliver an exceptional member experience and manage the workflow for technicians. You will listen to customer needs, diagnose, and articulate service plans with clear estimates and timelines.

You will schedule work, prepare estimates, order parts, and coordinate service activities while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Automotive knowledge and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver’s license with clean record.
• 3-5 years in auto repair or service advisory.
• ASE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interact with members to assess automotive needs and provide excellent customer service.
• Document repairs and maintenance in the shop management system.
• Prepare estimates and timelines for service work.
• Coordinate with technicians and parts ordering.
• Explain services and charges clearly to customers.
• Travel to different locations as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal/written communication

Problem solving

Math & basic accounting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

GED

ASE Certification desired

Tools

Shop management system

Microsoft Excel

Web browser

Email

Job description

Are you Looking to Drive Your Career Forward? Join Our Team and Enjoy a Rewarding Career! At AAA we prioritize your well-being, offering exceptional benefits. Average Service Advisors earn between $89,000 - $140,000. We offer a wide range of benefits to Team Members to help plan for retirement, keep you and your family healthy and support professional development. As an employer of choice, we are committed to providing you with benefits that are best in class:

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Up to 17 days PTO first year - start earning day one,
• 22 days off in year two
• Best in Class Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• 401K Matching $1 to $1 up to 6% annually
• Tuition reimbursement for ASE Certifications
• State-of-the-art equipment and facilities with consistent car count and high volume of AAA tow-ins
• A free AAA Membership and numerous employee discounts
• Trusted Brand for over 120 years with 65 Million+ members in North America

Closed Sundays

Job Profile Summary

The Service Advisor focuses on delivering an outstanding member experience as well as facilitating the work flow of technicians. The job encompasses listening and asking the proper questions to ensure the vehicle to be serviced is diagnosed properly while maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction. This includes delivering courteous service, clearly explaining services and charges, accurate completion timelines, and delivering quality work. The Service Advisor is responsible for scheduling work, preparing estimates, assigning work to the technicians, ordering parts, and coordinating other service activities.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for performing all duties necessary to interact with members, determine their perceived auto repair needs and to meet and exceed their expectations of great customer service.
• Accurately document repairs, diagnostic and maintenance work into shop management system
• Ensures all necessary BAR requirements are met in Repair Order preparation and documentation
• Sources and estimates all needed parts for repairs to customer vehicles
• Suggests repairs for safety and improved performance and helps prioritize for customers in order of importance safety, economy, longevity etc.
• Reviews all repairs made to vehicles at point of sale and assures customers have a clear understanding of repairs performed throughout all phases of the transaction including the original estimate through the final payment.
• Performs minimal record keeping and other administrative functions required to support the business
• Note: May require travel to different locations on an as needed basis

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in the language(s) required for the role, as justified for business necessity
• Effective organization, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work scheduled hours as necessitated by business need
• Strong math and computer skills with experience using software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, browsers, and email
• Strong Member service focus
• Automotive/mechanical background
• Ability to drive vehicles equipped with manual transmission
• Knowledge of equipment/tool operation and diagnostic/repair procedures

Education & Experience / Licenses & Certification/ Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• High School Diploma or equivalent certification (GED)
• 3-5 years industry experience in auto repair
• Automotive Service Excellence certification desired

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and or carry up to 40lbs
• Standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, reaching, lifting, climbing ladders #LI-JM1

Welcome to AAA Mountain West Group (MWG), serving Northern California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Alaska, Wyoming, and Montana.

We believe our team should make their mark: over every mile and at every moment, we pride ourselves at helping our Members outsmart life’s obstacles.

We are a not-for-profit, membership-based organization that has served our Members for over a century: from our legendary roadside assistance and award-winning insurance products to free travel planning and new innovations.