Internal Recon Service Writer
Sullivan Motors, Inc.•Woodbine, NJ
•$20 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
Sullivan Motors is looking for an organized, automotive-minded Internal Recon Service Writer to manage repair orders and workflow for vehicles moving through our internal reconditioning department. This is not a customer-facing service advisor position. This role is dedicated exclusively to vehicles being prepared for sale and will work directly with our technicians, recon team, parts department, and management.
Requirements
- Understand automotive repair
- Keep a busy shop organized
- Comfortable reviewing inspection results
- Understand common mechanical repairs
- Communicate effectively with technicians
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable managing multiple vehicles at different stages of repair
- Able to hold technicians and vendors accountable for timelines
- Familiar with automotive repair terminology
- Comfortable working with repair orders and shop management software
- Able to prioritize work based on urgency and inventory needs
- Strong with follow-up and communication
- Focused on both speed and cost control
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a Service Writer, Service Advisor, Recon Coordinator, Shop Dispatcher, or Automotive Repair Coordinator
Responsibilities
- Open, maintain, and close internal repair orders for recon vehicles
- Review technician inspections and recommended repairs
- Build accurate internal repair tickets with parts and labor
- Assign and dispatch work to technicians based on priority and workload
- Track vehicles through the entire recon process
- Follow up on parts availability and prevent vehicles from sitting unnecessarily
- Maintain accurate repair status and estimated completion dates
- Communicate delays, major mechanical issues, and high-cost repairs to management
- Ensure technicians properly document repairs and flag completed labor
- Verify completed work before closing repair orders
- Help prioritize vehicles based on sales and inventory needs
- Monitor recon cycle time and identify bottlenecks
- Maintain accurate records of recon costs by vehicle
- Coordinate with the Inventory/Reconditioning Manager on vehicles requiring additional approval
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Sick/Vacation & Holiday Time
- 401K retirement match! (up to 3.5%)
- Uniforms and clothing allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
