Service Advisor

Crystal Tractor of Live Oak; Live Oak (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401K Plan

Holiday Pay

Weekly pay

5 Day work week

Some Saturdays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Crystal Tractor of Live Oak in Florida is seeking a Service Writer to schedule service work, upsell needed services, and greet customers. You will provide written labor and parts cost estimates and communicate promised times.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, strong customer service and communication skills, basic computer skills, and the ability to read and follow instructions. We offer competitive pay ($30,000-$50,000 per year), medical, dental, life and disability insurance,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent customer service skills and basic computer competencies.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Positive, friendly attitude with a willingness to improve.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Willing to submit to pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• The Service Writer is responsible for scheduling service work in the service department and for selling additional needed service to customers.
• Schedules service appointments. Obtains customer and equipment data prior to arrival when possible.
• Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner.
• Provides a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts. Establishes 'promised time'.
• Checks on progress of repair throughout the day, informs customers of changes, and obtains authorization for additional work.
• Maintain Customer Satisfaction Index rating comparable to manufacturer standards.
• Advise customers on equipment care and maintenance per manufacturer specifications.
• Maintains dealership-prescribed standards for hours per customer repair order written.
• Follows safety policies and reports accidents to a manager.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Reading comprehension

Automotive knowledge

Oral and written communication

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

Drug screen & background check

Dynamic environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What we offer

• Competitive pay based on experience ($30,000-$50,000 per year)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Get paid weekly
• 5 Day work week > Some Saturdays
• Fourth-Generation Family owned & operated
• Growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• The Service Writer is responsible for scheduling service work in the service department and for selling additional needed service to customers.
• Schedules service appointments. Obtains customer and equipment data prior to arrival when possible.
• Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner.
• Provides a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts. Establishes "promised time".
• Checks on progress of repair throughout the day. Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promise time, explains cost and time requirements in detail and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
• Maintain Customer Satisfaction Index rating at least comparable to that of the manufacturer, zone or branch average.
• Advise customers on the care of their equipment and the value of maintaining their equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, using maintenance menus.
• Maintains a dealership-prescribed standard for “hours per customer repair order written.
• Understands and follows federal, state, and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes, OSHA right-to-know, etc.
• Follows all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.
• Excellent customer service skills and basic computer competencies
• Must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
• Positive, friendly attitude, along with an eagerness to improve
• Professional personal appearance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Willing to submit to pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment

*Pay may vary based on experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.