Service Advisor

ENC - ElDorado National California Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is seeking a highly organized Service Advisor to connect customers with technicians and internal teams for timely vehicle repairs. You will manage service requests, track work orders, and coordinate scheduling to maximize technician utilization in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and a customer-focused mindset to support transit agencies and ensure safe, reliable fleets.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in a service advisor or similar role in automotive/fleet/heavy equipment.
• Experience coordinating repairs, scheduling, and service work orders.
• Ability to explain technical repairs clearly to customers and technicians.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for accurate records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic ERP systems.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including warranty staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between customers, technicians, and internal teams for clear communication.
• Create and manage work orders in the ERP system with complete info.
• Coordinate and schedule service activities to optimize technician utilization.
• Provide timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders on repairs.
• Ensure proper documentation of labor, parts, and technician notes.
• Review completed orders for accuracy before closure or billing.
• Support warranty processes with proper documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with parts and internal teams to finish repairs promptly.
• Maintain organized service records and data integrity in the system.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

ERP systems

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Epicor

CDK

Reynolds

Job description

Join a manufacturing leader with over 50 years of excellence, where every role contributes to building reliable transportation solutions that people depend on everyday across the United States and Canada. At ENC, we prioritize safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth – creating vehicles our teams can take pride in.

Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National – California) is a leading U.S. transportation manufacturer specializing in design, engineering, and end-to-end production of heavy‑duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles through a custom‑build, mixed‑model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in our purpose‑built facility in Riverside, California supporting public agencies and private transportation providers nationwide. We offer one of the industry’s widest portfolios of power options, including 100% battery‑electric, diesel‑electric hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel.

ENC is committed to revitalizing American manufacturing through innovation, customer focus, and the delivery of high‑quality vehicles that keep communities connected, supported, and moving forward.

Service Advisor

Location: Riverside, CA

Pay Rate: $23.00 - $30.00/hr.

Position Summary

ElDorado National California (ENC) is seeking a highly organized and customer‑focused Service Advisor to support our growing Service Department. This role serves as the key connection between customers, field service technicians, and internal teams to ensure timely and efficient vehicle repairs.

The Service Advisor will manage incoming service requests, create and track work orders, coordinate technician scheduling, and communicate repair updates to customers. This position plays an important role in helping transit agencies keep their fleets operating safely and reliably.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced service environment, has strong communication skills, and enjoys solving problems while supporting technicians and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between customers, field service technicians, and internal departments to ensure effective communication and timely service resolution.
• Receive and process service requests; create and manage work orders in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all required information.
• Coordinate and schedule service activities to optimize technician utilization and minimize vehicle downtime.
• Monitor work order status and provide timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all service documentation, including labor, parts, and technician notes, is accurately recorded and maintained.
• Review and validate completed work orders for accuracy prior to closure, billing, or warranty submission.
• Support warranty processes by ensuring compliance with documentation and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with parts and internal teams to support timely repair completion.
• Maintain organized service records and ensure data integrity within service management systems.
• Prioritize and manage multiple service requests in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Escalate complex or recurring issues to management or engineering as appropriate.
• Provide professional customer support, resolving inquiries and service concerns in a timely manner.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in a service advisor, service coordinator, dispatcher, or customer service role within an automotive, fleet, truck, bus, or heavy equipment service environment.
• Experience coordinating repairs, maintenance scheduling, or service work orders.
• Experience communicating technical repair information to customers and service technicians.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Knowledge of service operations, including work order creation, repair documentation, and maintenance coordination.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and prioritize multiple service requests in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation of service activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with service technicians, engineering teams, warranty staff, and external customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to learn and effectively use service management or ERP systems such as Epicor or similar platforms.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills when addressing service concerns or customer requests.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure when handling urgent service issues or customer concerns.
• Ability to follow company procedures and ensure compliance with documentation and service reporting requirements.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License (Real ID) required for local and domestic travel (up to 15%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Basic understanding of heavy‑duty vehicle systems, including diesel engines, electric systems, and vehicle components preferred.
• Experience working with service management or ERP systems (Epicor, CDK, Reynolds, or similar) preferred.
• Familiarity with warranty documentation and service reporting processes is a plus.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is not required but considered a plus.
• ASE Service Consultant certification or related industry certification is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays
• Employee referral program
• Career growth and development opportunities

Career Growth at ENC

We believe great careers and leaders are built from within. Many of our team members have advanced into roles that lead or into specialized technical positions. We invest in hands‑on training, skill development, and long‑term career pathways within manufacturing operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance.

In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time.