Automotive Service Advisor

Jack Giambalvo Family of Dealerships; York (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in York is seeking a Service Advisor to manage service operations and enhance customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will handle customer interactions, schedule service appointments, and advise on vehicle maintenance. Join a family-oriented workplace dedicated to providing excellent career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a dealership position preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Professional personal appearance.

Responsibilities

• Schedule service work and sell additional needed services.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and dealership standards.
• Communicate with customers about their vehicle issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Sales

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Summary
The Service Advisor is responsible for scheduling service work in the service department and for selling additional needed service to
customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain Customer Satisfaction Index rating at least comparable to that of the manufacturer, zone or branch average.
Maintain a dealership-prescribed standard for ''hours per customer repair order written.''
Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes,
OSHA right-to-know, etc.
Ensure that all documents are accounted for.
Accomplish the forecast that has been established by the general manager and service manager.
Greet customers in a timely, friendly manner. Let customers who are waiting in line know that they will be helped soon.
Schedule appointments using dealership-approved forms.
Communicate with service customers to determine the nature of the mechanical problem(s).
Obtain customer and vehicle data.
Test-drive the vehicle or refer to the test technician as necessary.
Advise customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers'
specifications, using maintenance menus (if applicable).
Lift the hood of every vehicle and look underneath for potential additional revenue.
If additional work is needed, explain the details to the customer, including the additional cost and time considerations.
Indicate on repair order the exact repair instructions, making a special note of the main reason(s) the customer brought
the vehicle in. Repair orders must be legible.
Provide estimates for labor and parts. If the cost of service cannot be established during reception, leave open and
contact the customer later, by phone, for approval.
Establish ''time promised.'' Check with person responsible for work distribution, if necessary.
Obtain customer's signature on repair order; provide customer with a copy.
Follow up progress of each repair order during the day. Contact customers by telephone regarding any changes in the
estimate or time promised. Record changes on repair order in approved fashion.
Handle telephone inquiries regarding work in process and appointments.
Compare final invoice with original repair order.
Analyze quality control report.
Maintain follow-up program on additional items found in need of repair.
Keep Quick Pricing Guide, Signals Checklist, Maintenance Menus, and other service department forms up-to-date.
Be responsible for quality control, to ensure that work is completed as requested and to reduce comebacks.
Inspect all vehicles for body work, notify the customer that the work is needed, and provide an estimate for body shop work.
Other Duties

Qualifications
High school diploma or the equivalent. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. Two years of experience in a dealership
position. General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.. Sales experience preferred. Professional
personal appearance. Excellent oral and written communication skills

Work Environment
The Service Advisor works in the service lane, which is in an open garage area. Position requires stooping, bending and moving throughout
the service department. May lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Works with service customers for most of the shift. work with a Video Display
Terminal. S/he will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials. Road-testing of
vehicles also may be required. The Service Advisor will be required to wear a dealership uniform at all times.

Note
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the dealership reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of
the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel,
work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Location
Jack Giambalvo Buick GMC

About the Organization
We are a trusted Central Pennsylvania automotive company specializing in Ram, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mazda, Hyundai, Buick and GMC.

Jack Giambalvo Motor Co. started almost 50 years ago by Jack Giambalvo himself. Our present day organization employs 300 people in the York/Hanover Area.

If you're looking for an opportunity to be appreciated and involved in your career, consider Jack Giambalvo. We have a history of providing excellent career opportunities and stability for hard working, energetic people.

Our employees are more like a big family, something that sets our company apart.

This position is currently accepting applications.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Summary
The Service Advisor is responsible for scheduling service work in the service department and for selling additional needed service to
customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain Customer Satisfaction Index rating at least comparable to that of the manufacturer, zone or branch average.
Maintain a dealership-prescribed standard for ''hours per customer repair order written.''
Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes,
OSHA right-to-know, etc.
Ensure that all documents are accounted for.
Accomplish the forecast that has been established by the general manager and service manager.
Greet customers in a timely, friendly manner. Let customers who are waiting in line know that they will be helped soon.
Schedule appointments using dealership-approved forms.
Communicate with service customers to determine the nature of the mechanical problem(s).
Obtain customer and vehicle data.
Test-drive the vehicle or refer to the test technician as necessary.
Advise customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers'
specifications, using maintenance menus (if applicable).
Lift the hood of every vehicle and look underneath for potential additional revenue.
If additional work is needed, explain the details to the customer, including the additional cost and time considerations.
Indicate on repair order the exact repair instructions, making a special note of the main reason(s) the customer brought
the vehicle in. Repair orders must be legible.
Provide estimates for labor and parts. If the cost of service cannot be established during reception, leave open and
contact the customer later, by phone, for approval.
Establish ''time promised.'' Check with person responsible for work distribution, if necessary.
Obtain customer's signature on repair order; provide customer with a copy.
Follow up progress of each repair order during the day. Contact customers by telephone regarding any changes in the
estimate or time promised. Record changes on repair order in approved fashion.
Handle telephone inquiries regarding work in process and appointments.
Compare final invoice with original repair order.
Analyze quality control report.
Maintain follow-up program on additional items found in need of repair.
Keep Quick Pricing Guide, Signals Checklist, Maintenance Menus, and other service department forms up-to-date.
Be responsible for quality control, to ensure that work is completed as requested and to reduce comebacks.
Inspect all vehicles for body work, notify the customer that the work is needed, and provide an estimate for body shop work.
Other Duties

Qualifications
High school diploma or the equivalent. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. Two years of experience in a dealership
position. General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.. Sales experience preferred. Professional
personal appearance. Excellent oral and written communication skills

Work Environment
The Service Advisor works in the service lane, which is in an open garage area. Position requires stooping, bending and moving throughout
the service department. May lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Works with service customers for most of the shift. work with a Video Display
Terminal. S/he will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials. Road-testing of
vehicles also may be required. The Service Advisor will be required to wear a dealership uniform at all times.

Note
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the dealership reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of
the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel,
work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Location
Jack Giambalvo Buick GMC

About the Organization
We are a trusted Central Pennsylvania automotive company specializing in Ram, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mazda, Hyundai, Buick and GMC.

Jack Giambalvo Motor Co. started almost 50 years ago by Jack Giambalvo himself. Our present day organization employs 300 people in the York/Hanover Area.

If you're looking for an opportunity to be appreciated and involved in your career, consider Jack Giambalvo. We have a history of providing excellent career opportunities and stability for hard working, energetic people.

Our employees are more like a big family, something that sets our company apart.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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