Automotive Service Advisor

American Automobile Association; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement for ASE

AAA membership

Job summary

American Automobile Association is seeking a Service Advisor to deliver exceptional member service, coordinate with technicians, and manage repair timelines. You will document repairs, source parts, prepare estimates, and communicate effectively with customers.

A high school diploma is required, with ASE certification preferred, and prior experience in auto repair or service advisory. This is an on-site position in California.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; ASE certification preferred.
• 3–5 years in auto repair or service advisor role.
• Experience with shop management systems and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Interact with members to determine auto repair needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Document repairs, diagnostics and maintenance in the shop management system.
• Source and estimate parts for repairs and coordinate with technicians.
• Schedule work and prepare estimates; explain services and charges clearly.
• Ensure timelines are accurate and communicate progress to customers.
• Maintain records and assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Shop software

Parts sourcing

Math

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

ASE Certification preferred

Tools

Shop management software

Parts catalogs

Estimating software

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 $104,000 - $185,000. 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 HolidaysUp to 17 days PTO first year - start earning day one, 22 days off in year twoBest in Class Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!401K Matching $1 to $1 up to 6% annuallyTuition reimbursement for ASE CertificationsState-of-the-art equipment and facilities with consistent car count and high volume of AAA tow-insA free AAA Membership and numerous employee discountsTrusted Brand for over 120 years with 65 Million+ members in North AmericaClosed SundaysSummaryAt AAA, our Team Members strive to deliver amazing service and help our Members outsmart life’s roadblocks. We believe everything you do outside of work adds to who you are at work. We're working to transform AAA for the next century with a mission to create Members for life by unleashing the innovative spirit of our Team Members.The Service Advisor focuses on delivering an outstanding member experience as well as facilitating the work flow of technicians. The role encompasses listening and asking the proper questions to ensure the customer’s needs are addressed while maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction. This includes delivering courteous service, clearly explaining services and charges, accurate completion of timelines, and delivering quality work. The Service Advisor is responsible for scheduling work, preparing estimates, ordering parts, and coordinating other service activities as well as managing promised times.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 basisKnowledge/Skills/Abilities• Highly effective organizational skills• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities• Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills in the language(s) required for the role, as justified for business necessity• Knowledge of shop management and/or estimating software• Knowledge of parts sourcing and use of online vendor catalogs• Strong math and computer skills with experience using software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, browsers, and email• Ability to work scheduled hours as necessitated by business needEducation & Experience / Licenses & Certification• Valid driver license and acceptable driving record• High School Diploma or equivalent certification (GED)• 3-5 years industry experience in auto repair, service advisor experience preferred• 3-5 years of successful direct customer interaction, auto repair preferred• Automotive Service Excellence certification desiredWork Environment/Physical RequirementsStanding, bending, kneeling, pushing, sitting for extended periods.#LI-JM1