Automotive Service Advisor

Farmandfleet; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Holidays off

Advanced Leadership Training Programs

Associate discount

401(K) with company match

Paid ASE testing and certifications

Job summary

Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Loves Park, IL is seeking a Service Advisor to perform automotive services while delivering excellent customer service. You will help customers with purchases in a sales-driven setting and use the VAST system to create and manage service work orders.

You will also explain invoices, handle cashier duties, and carry out tasks like tire installation, batteries, oil changes, and safety compliant service recommendations. Training to Level I status is provided.

Qualifications

• Must have great communication skills.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior auto repair experience is preferred.
• Prior retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with purchases in a customer service and sales focused environment.
• Utilize computers to determine product inventory levels and product arrival dates. Utilize computers and VAST system to set up work orders for customers, schedule service work and communicate to the service department.
• Explain work orders and invoices to customers.
• Perform Retail Cashier Duties by obtaining and processing customer payments.
• Install batteries, balance wheels, repair and install tires when required.
• Perform oil changes using LOF procedures when required.
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret vehicle inspection results and make appropriate service recommendations to customers.

Skills

Great communication

Drug screening

Background checks

English proficiency

Customer communication

Age 18+

Auto repair experience

Retail experience

Job description

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid ASE testing and certifications

Compensation

• Saturday & Sunday weekend premium pay $2.50 per hour
• Base pay up to $17.75/hr

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

The Service Advisor will perform automotive services in a timely and efficient manner while providing quality customer service. Associates will be trained to achieve Level I status.

• Assist customers with their purchases in a customer service and sales focused environment.
• Utilize computers to determine product inventory levels and product arrival dates. Utilize computers and VAST system to set up work orders for customers, schedule service work and communicate to the service department.
• Explain work orders and invoices to customers.
• Perform Retail Cashier Duties by obtaining and processing customer payments.
• Install batteries, balance wheels, repair and install tires when required.
• Perform oil changes using LOF procedures when required.
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret vehicle inspection results and make appropriate service recommendations to customers.

Qualifications

• Must have great communication skills
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks
• Ability to read and speak English
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Prior auto repair experience is preferred
• Prior retail experience preferred

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.