Service Advisor

Lithia-; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Missoula is hiring a Service Advisor to act as the communication bridge between customers and technicians, helping customers understand needed and recommended services. The role includes estimating costs, preparing repair orders, and communicating progress and charges to customers.

We seek a candidate with 1 year of service writing experience, a valid driver’s license, and a basic mechanical understanding. High school diploma or equivalent required; 18+ years old.

Qualifications

• 1 year of service writing experience.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the communicator and liaison between the customer and technician; ensuring the customer's needs are understood by the technician and the needed and recommended service/repairs are understood by the customer.
• Develop estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor; calculating customer's payment, including deductibles.
• Prepare repair orders (RO), obtaining approval signatures and entering RO into service database system.
• Communicate additional repair and service needs to the customer based on vehicle inspection.
• Administer the manufacturer warranty for qualifying vehicle repairs.
• Keeping customer informed of service specials, completion times and service expenses.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Basic mechanical understanding

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Service database system

Job description

Dealership:L0134 Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of MissoulaLithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of MissoulaNow Hiring: Service AdvisorPay: Commission plan with estimated earnings of $60k - $90k annuallySchedule: Ideal candidates must have open availability to work any day/shift.Department Hours: Monday through Saturday: 7:00 am -6:00 pmWhy Join Our Team?Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive pay that reflects your skills and dedication to excellence.Quality of Life: We believe in promoting a work environment that respects your personal time and wellbeing, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling career.Personal Growth: With access to ongoing training programs, we support your career progression and encourage you to reach your full potential.Supportive Team Environment: Become part of a team that values collaboration, communication, and mutual support, where your contributions are recognized and valued.What You'll DoServe as the communicator and liaison between the customer and technician; ensuring the customer's needs are understood by the technician and the needed and recommended service/repairs are understood by the customer.Develop estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor; calculating customer's payment, including deductibles.Prepare repair orders (RO), obtaining approval signatures and entering RO into service database system.Communicate additional repair and service needs to the customer based on vehicle inspection.Administer the manufacturer warranty for qualifying vehicle repairs.Keeping customer informed of service specials, completion times and service expenses.What You'll Bring1 year of service writing experience.Prior experience as an automotive technician is a plus.A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.Basic mechanical understanding of an automobile.Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residenceTotal RewardsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:Competitive payMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsAdditional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.About UsAt Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.