Service Advisor (3rd Shift Hours)

Amerit Fleet Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerit Fleet Solutions is seeking an experienced Service Advisor to join their team. This role involves managing fleet repairs, ensuring quality estimates, and maintaining communication with clients and technicians. The position offers competitive pay, full benefits, and opportunities for career development, making it an excellent opportunity for those with a strong automotive background.

Benefits

Competitive salary pay – paid weekly

Full benefits within 30 days

401(k) program

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Career and learning development

Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus

Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive / technical experience.
• Dealership service advisor experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage coordination, prioritization, and scheduling of fleet repairs.
• Control cost by vetting and applying profitable parts.
• Manage communications with technicians and Fleet Managers.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Technical Knowledge

Education

Automotive / Technical Experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Amerit Fleet Solutions, one of the leading Fleet Maintenance companies in the U.S., is seeking an experienced Service Advisor to support strategic accounts and join our growing team! The Service Advisor position will maintain the Company fleet for maximum equipment life and minimal downtime. Manage coordination, prioritization and scheduling of fleet repairs and inform customers of the progress of the work.

The benefits of belonging – what’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary pay – paid weekly, every Friday
• Full benefits within 30 days
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) program
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University
• Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus
• ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
• Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 24/7 nurse triage line
• Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
• Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

What the role looks like:

• Receive, review and organize estimate request submissions from technicians and clients

• Own and recommend estimate process changes

• Sets pricing for maintenance and repair work. Working to make sure we comply with contracts.

• Determine the scope of the repair or maintenance work and parts needed for the requested service/s

• Control cost by vetting and applying profitable parts to all orders

• Own quality of estimates by implementing quality control measures that are directly beneficial to KPIs

• Manage communication with technicians and Fleet Managers to obtain required information and build accurate quotes for the client

• Own the estimate submission process from start to finish for authorizations

• Manage communications with the authorizing party to obtain approval prior to work commencement

• Determine best course of action to ensure authorizations are received

• Confirm parts on hand and coordinate with Central Procurement to order on demand parts

• Schedule services based on part availability and determine priority of service with current workload

• Manage various internal and external third-party software to update the status of services

• Manage estimate rejections and apply corrections as needed

• Facilitate system validation error corrections with appropriate IT teams

• Ensure estimates are built properly to maintain segment profitability

• Manage part availability so jobs can be scheduled for repair

• Manage communications pertaining to work order status with client and observe workflow progress

• Manage scheduling planned maintenance events based on pre-approvals

• Identify units out of service and collaborate with Fleet Manger to expedite repairs

• Receive, review, and respond to customer escalations regarding expected maintenance service completion

Key Competencies and Minimum Education

Key Competencies and Minimum Education:

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive / technical experience

• Prior technician/mechanic experience is preferred

• Familiarity with key vehicle parts

• Dealership service advisor experience preferred

• Ability to update and interact in fleet systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)

• Ability to follow instructions

• Strong computer skills/phone/customer service/leadership and interpersonal skills

• Excel skills preferred

• Must be multi-tasked oriented

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions

Work Environment and Expectations

• Remote
• May travel up to 10%
• May be asked to lift up to 20 pounds

Availability Expectations

• Monday – Friday
• M-F 7:00PM – 3:30AM

Pay Details:

• Salary, exempt
• $75,000-$85,000