Service Advisor, San Diego

Lucidmotors; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Job summary

Lucid Motors in San Diego, CA is seeking a Service Advisor to deliver excellent customer service, consult with technicians, document concerns, and explain service options, including time and cost estimates. You will track vehicles through maintenance, ensuring quality standards before return to clients.

This is a full-time role with weekend hours and strong emphasis on CSI. Responsibilities include greeting clients, documenting issues, coordinating loaner vehicles, processing payments, and

Qualifications

• 2-5 years automotive experience and training in a Service Advisor or Front of House role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a compassionate and patient demeanor.
• Problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to articulate and document details to ensure smooth workflow.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and DMS software.
• Full-time, including weekends or extended hours during busy periods.
• Valid driver’s license with no suspensions within the past year.
• Drivers under 21 must have held a valid license for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients are informed throughout the service experience from initial contact to vehicle handover
• Conduct comprehensive inspections and thorough check‑in processes for customer vehicles, identifying and reporting any damage or visible wear
• Check in new vehicles and document transport damage on PDI vehicles, ensuring accurate notation on the Bill of Lading (BOL) and processing through internal channels for proper documentation
• Manage and facilitate loaner agreements, coordinating rental vehicle requests for customers as needed, including arranging Lyft rides for convenience
• Uphold the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) KPI as a fundamental aspect of our operations, actively ensuring that customers are delighted with the quality of service provided
• Review and revise work orders after technicians and detailers complete their tasks, guaranteeing accurate documentation and precise time punches in alignment with corresponding labor operations
• Promptly address and correct any warranty claim rejections within the established timeframe to maintain operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Responsible for acquiring customers signatures for service authorization and service invoice via DocuSign and collecting payment for customer pay repairs
• Explanation of invoice to customers of repairs performed to ensure correct understanding of completed work and that all concerns have been addressed to customer satisfaction
• Greets incoming service clients, answer and direct phone calls, answer client questions, and take messages as needed
• Ensure that work done meets Lucid's exacting standards before vehicles are returned to clients – act as the last QC step
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Documentation

MS Office / DMS software

Education

AA/BS in Automotive Technology or Business Management

Tools

DMS software

MS Office

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

As a Service Advisor at Lucid, you willbe responsible forproviding excellent customer service to our clients and ensuring an exceptional customer experience at all steps of the service process. You will greet clients promptly, consult with technicians, accurately document client concerns for diagnosis and repair, and explain all service options to clients, including time and cost estimates. You will also track all client vehicles through the maintenance and repair process, ensuring that work done meets Lucid's quality standards before vehicles are returned to clients.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure clients are informed throughout the service experience from initial contact to vehicle handover
• Conduct comprehensive inspections and thorough check‑in processes for customer vehicles, identifying and reporting any damage or visible wear
• Check in new vehicles and document transport damage on PDI vehicles, ensuring accurate notation on the Bill of Lading (BOL) and processing through internal channels for proper documentation
• Manage and facilitate loaner agreements, coordinating rental vehicle requests for customers as needed, including arranging Lyft rides for convenience
• Uphold the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) KPI as a fundamental aspect of our operations, actively ensuring that customers are delighted with the quality of service provided
• Review and revise work orders after technicians and detailers complete their tasks, guaranteeing accurate documentation and precise time punches in alignment with corresponding labor operations
• Promptly address and correct any warranty claim rejections within the established timeframe to maintain operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Responsible for acquiring customers signatures for service authorization and service invoice via DocuSign and collecting payment for customer pay repairs
• Explanation of invoice to customers of repairs performed to ensure correct understanding of completed work and that all concerns have been addressed to customer satisfaction
• Greets incoming service clients, answer and direct phone calls, answer client questions, and take messages as needed
• Ensure that work done meets Lucid's exacting standards before vehicles are returned to clients – act as the last QC step
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years previous automotive experience and training in a Service Advisor or Front of House customer facing role
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a compassionate and patient demeanor
• Problem‑solving and creative thinking skills
• Ability to articulate and document details to ensure smooth workflow
• Ability to tailor and explain automotive terminology and concepts to customers across varying levels of automotive knowledge
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office as well as learn proprietary DMS software
• Full‑time, including weekends or extended hours during busy periods
• Willingness to complete Lucid provided CPR training post hire
• Valid driver’s license with no suspensions within the past year. Drivers under 21 must have maintained a Driver’s License for a minimum of 3 years and successfully complete Lucid Training upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• AA/BS in either Automotive Technology or Business Management, or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of HV systems, LV systems, and EV powertrains
• Start‑up experience and related fast‑paced environments

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (hourly)

$28 — $38 USD

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a401(k) retirementplan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we built. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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