Service Advisor- KIA

Bergey; Plymouth Junction (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and PTO time

Paid Holidays

401k with profit sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Employee Assistant Program

FSA and HSA Plans

Life Insurance

Opportunities for Advancement

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Bergey's VW Mazda Kia - Wilkes Barre in Wilkes-Barre, PA, is hiring a Service Advisor. The role involves greeting customers, listening to problems, and coordinating repairs with the service team.

Responsibilities include preparing repair orders, estimating costs, informing customers of additional work, and advising on maintenance to protect vehicle value. A strong focus on customer care and accurate documentation is required.

Qualifications

• Greet customers and determine service needs.
• Prepare repair orders and estimate costs.
• Explain work performed and charges to customers.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on necessary service and preventive maintenance.
• Identify mechanical problems through questioning and inspection.
• Prepare a repair order with time, cost and labor estimates.
• Communicate progress and changes to customers and obtain approval.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Repair orders

Job description

Bergey's of Wilkes Barre
126 Narrows Road
Larksville, PA 18651, USA

• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SERVI003381

Description

Bergey’s Inc.is a family-owned business that has been servicing our customers’ needs since 1924. Currently our company has over 45 locations and more than 1,600 team members. Today our family of automobile, truck and tire companies stretch throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, & New Jersey. Visit us atwww.bergeys.com to learn more about our company.

We strive to provide an environment for our associates and customers that is welcoming, transparent, and forward thinking. Our employees are our greatest asset. We promote and develop individual strengths, as well as grow our employees personally and professionally. Together we can make a difference.

We offer a generous benefit package including:

• Vacation and PTO time
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with profit sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employee Assistant Program
• FSA and HSA Plans
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount

Summary:

Service Advisors greet customers, listen to their description of the problems or service needed, determine the type of service required and prepare repair orders. If a vehicle requires additional repairs not covered in the original order, they estimate the additional cost and telephone the customer for permission to do the work. They also advise customers on other available services.

Location: Bergey's VW Mazda Kia- Wilkes Barre, PA

• Advises customers about necessary service for routine maintenance.
• Helps identify a mechanical problem by questioning the customer or doing a visual inspection or road test.
• Confers with customers about inspection results, recommend corrective procedures and prepare work order for needed repairs.
• Prepares a repair order showing time, cost and labor estimates for service.
• Writes a brief description of the customer’s concern on the repair order to help the technician locate the problem.
• Explains the work performed and the repair order charges to the customer.
• Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtains vehicle information.
• Refers to service history, inspects vehicle, and recommends additional needed service.
• Advises customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Provides a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts.
• Establishes “promised time.” Checks with dispatcher, if necessary.
• Obtains customer's signature on repair order; provides customer with a copy.
• Establishes customer's method of payment. Obtains credit approval, if necessary.
• Notifies dispatcher of incoming work.
• Checks on progress of repair throughout the day. Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promised time, explains cost and time requirements in detail, and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
• Reviews repair orders to ensure that work is completed and additional work and authorization is noted. Closes repair order as appropriate.
• Ensures that vehicles are parked in assigned areas. Makes sure they are locked and all keys are marked and put away correctly.
• Keeps service department forms, menus and pricing guides up-to-date.
• Handles telephone inquiries regarding appointments and work in process.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Other tasks as assigned

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver's License
• Successful completion of pre-employment background checks and drug screening

Bergey's is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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