Automotive Service Advisor Longview

Bud Clary Auto Group; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Retirement Plans: 401(k)

PTO & Paid Holidays

Job summary

A family-owned dealership network in Washington State is looking for a Full-Time Experienced Service Advisor to join their growing Longview service department. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, handling customer interactions, and providing accurate estimates. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, retirement plans, and a commission-based pay range of $80,000 to $120,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Ability to juggle multiple, sometimes competing priorities.
• Must be on feet most of the day.
• Solid record of service and sales success.

Responsibilities

• Schedules service appointments and greets customers.
• Writes up vehicle problems accurately on repair orders.
• Advises customers on vehicle maintenance and care.

Skills

Organized and friendly personality

Fantastic communication skills

Team oriented and self-motivated

Job description

At Bud Clary Auto Group, a family-owned dealership network in Washington State, our vibrant culture drives success. We maintain a high-performance workplace with exceptional customer service, fostering loyalty and growth since 1959.

Our Longview service department is growing substantially, and we are looking to add a Full-Time Experienced Service Advisor to our team. We have created a great working environment with strong service advisors, a hands‑on shop manager and many years of loyal customer base.

We strive to create a positive and challenging workplace that promotes excellence and achievement, and we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are looking for dedicated and motivated professionals who share that same passion to join our team.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus an employee assistance program.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k).
• PTO & Paid Holidays - PTO accrual starting from day one of employment - 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked for the first year, 1.63 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked for years 2-9, and 2.39 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked for 10 or more years of service.

PAY

• This is a commission-based position with an expected pay range of $80,000 to $120,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Schedules service appointments. Obtains customer and vehicle data prior to arrival when possible.
• Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtains vehicle information.
• Writes up customer's vehicle problems accurately and clearly on repair order.
• Test drives the vehicle with customer as needed to confirm the problem or refers to test technician.
• Refers to service history, inspects vehicle, and recommends additional needed service.
• Advises customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Provides a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts.
• Establishes "promised time." Checks with dispatcher, if necessary.
• Obtains customer's signature on repair order; provides customer with a copy.
• Establishes customer's method of payment. Obtains credit approval, if necessary.
• Notifies dispatcher of incoming work.
• Checks on progress of repair throughout the day. Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promised time, explains cost and time requirements in detail, and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
• Implements and maintains a service marketing program.
• Reviews repair orders to ensure that work is completed, and additional work and authorization is noted. Closes repair order as appropriate.
• Ensures that vehicles are parked in assigned areas. Makes sure they are locked and all keys are marked and put away correctly.
• Keeps service department forms, menus and pricing guides up-to-date.
• Explains completed work and all charges to customers.
• Implements a quality control process to eliminate comebacks.
• Maintains high customer satisfaction standards.
• Inspects all vehicles for body work, informs customer if work is needed, and provides an estimate for body work.

Qualifications

• Organized and friendly personality
• Juggle multiple, sometimes competing priorities.
• Be on feet most of the day.
• Demonstrated ability to manage others
• Fantastic communication skills with your customers
• Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
• Consistent record of service and sales success
• Strong record of positive customer satisfaction results
• Team oriented and self-motivated
• Able to work with little supervision

Driving is an essential function of this position. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record consistent with company insurance standards throughout employment.

Bud Clary Auto Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a workplace free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, or any other protected status. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, and more. We uphold a harassment‑free environment for everyone, including vendors, contractors, and other non‑employees.

Bud Clary Auto Group uses E‑Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.