Internal Service & Reconditioning Coordinator

Keeler Collision; Westport, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation/Sick & Personal Time

Paid holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Employee vehicle purchase and service

Training and advancement opportunities

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Lexus of Westport, a Keeler Automotive Dealership, is seeking an Internal Service Advisor to help keep used vehicles, trade-ins, and dealership-owned cars moving efficiently through the service department and onto the sales lot.

This internal, non-customer-facing role collaborates with Service, Parts, Sales, and Used Cars to ensure vehicles are inspected, repaired, and ready for sale quickly. Saturday availability is required and the position is on-site at 1317 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880.

Qualifications

• Internal service advisor, service writer, or recon coordinator experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of repair orders, parts, labor, and vehicle repairs.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vehicles and priorities in a busy service department.

Responsibilities

• Open, manage, and close internal repair orders from start to finish.
• Coordinate vehicle inspections, repairs, PDI, recalls, and recon work.
• Work closely with technicians and Parts to keep repairs moving.
• Prepare estimates and obtain management approval for repairs.
• Track parts, labor, sublet, and overall reconditioning costs.
• Monitor vehicles throughout the recon process and identify delays.
• Communicate with Sales and Used Car Management regarding vehicle status.
• Review completed work to ensure vehicles are safe and ready for the sales lot.
• Maintain accurate notes, costs, and vehicle status in the DMS.
• Assist Service Management with reporting and workflow tracking.

Skills

Dealership experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

DMS/CDK familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDK DMS

Job description

Lexus of Westport, a Keeler Automotive Dealership, is seeking an Internal Service Advisor to help keep used vehicles, trade-ins, and dealership-owned cars moving efficiently through the service department and onto the sales lot.

This internal, non-customer-facing role collaborates with Service, Parts, Sales, and Used Cars to ensure vehicles are inspected, repaired, and ready for sale quickly. Saturday availability is required and the position is on-site at 1317 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880.