Warranty/Insurance Administrator

Lithia Motors; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Island Honda, part of Lithia Motors, is hiring a Warranty/Insurance Administrator in Kahului, Hawaii. You will prepare warranty repair orders, ensure compliance with manufacturer policies, and manage data entry for labor and codes.

The role involves processing warranty claims, tracking statuses, coordinating with technicians, and maintaining records. We offer pay range $17.00-$24.00 hourly, with a comprehensive benefits package as part of Lithia's Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail required.
• Excellent communication abilities and sense of urgency.
• Basic math and computer skills necessary for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare warranty repair orders with accuracy and compliance to warranty policies.
• Enter labor operation codes and other required data on repair orders.
• Book technicians for hours earned and manage adjustments.
• Process warranty claims timely and track status to resolution.
• Maintain inventory records for returns or scrapped parts.
• Provide daily claims status reports to the Service Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sense of urgency

Communication skills

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Dealership: L0249 Island Honda Island Honda Hiring: Warranty/Insurance Administrator Pay: $17.00-$24.00 Hourly DOE

What You'll Do

Prepare warranty repair orders with accuracy, legibility and compliance to the manufacturer's warranty policies and procedures as outlined in appropriate manufacturer's Warranty Policy and Procedure Manuals. Return improperly completed repair orders to the person originating the document for correction and/or completion as necessary. Determine and enter the applicable labor operation codes, failure codes, and/or other required administrative data on the repair orders. Book the appropriate technicians for the hours earned on the operations performed. Up-flag and back-flag as appropriate, informing the technician and department management of adjustments as they occur. Check each repair order against the vehicles' service history to avoid processing duplicate claims or submitting claims for shop comebacks. Process all warranty claims in a timely manner, as the repair orders are closed. Review and process all returned/rejected/adjusted warranty claims, track each claim until its final resolution. Contact the appropriate warranty claims representative regarding any claims requiring additional authorization or for claims requiring special assistance. Maintain a record of all claims submitted, returned/rejected, or paid and their current status. Become familiar with and administer the manufacturers and after-market warranty company policies and procedures. Monitor the use of special warranty programs for diagnosis time, straight time repairs, etc. for abuse by the service sales and /or technical staff. Ensure that all deductibles are properly documented so they are collected from the customer at the time of delivery. Establish and maintain a record and control of the physical inventory of parts to be returned, inspected, or scrapped by the manufacturer. Provide a daily report to the Service Manager regarding claims status. Point out any claims requiring special attention. Arrive and depart from work at the hours designated by the service management. Report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its employees or customers. Back-up service cashier as needed.

What You'll Bring

Strong attention to detail Sense of urgency Excellent communication Mathematics – ability to solve basic math calculations. Basic computer skills

Total Rewards

The average pay range of this position is $17.00-$24.00 hourly. Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

About Us

At 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. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!