Service Advisor Apprentice

INLAND KENWORTH US INC•Albuquerque, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Inland Kenworth is an industry leader in the heavy-duty truck sales, service, and parts marketplace. We are a great place to work—with competitive pay and benefits, mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that prioritizes teamwork, safety, and community support. We are committed to embracing new technology, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of innovation in our industry. With over 2,000 employees across 50 locations in North America, we provide exciting employment opportunities that can drive your future growth. Join us at Inland Kenworth and go ALL IN on a career that has it all. This position is located at our sales and service dealership in Farmington, NM. The Service Advisor will be responsible for service check-ins, scheduling, estimating, selling, updating, and following up with customers during the entire service process. Further responsibilities include advising customers on proper vehicle care and reviewing final repairs performed. In this role, you will be at the forefront of Inland’s commitment to provide the highest standard of service to all our customers. Service Advisors will lead The Inland Way of understanding needs, proactivity, and exceeding customer expectations.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills, team player, helpful and cheerful with sales approach
Ability to proactively problem-solve and think logically
Good verbal and strong written communication skills
3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong ability to listen to other’s and be able to interpret issues and pass on toothers
Good mechanical aptitude and great organizational skills
Strong computer skills, able to learn new computer programs and accurate keyboarding of data
Functions well with large volume and fast-paced work environment.
Accountability and dependability with strong time management
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 kgs or 50lbson occasion.
Must be able to walk around shop floor/parts department and sit/stand at service counter

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary diploma or trade certification helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Greets and welcomes customer at their unit in a timely manner while maintaining high customer satisfaction standards
Handles telephone inquiries regarding appointments and work in process
Completes walk-around inspection including vehicle/equipment, and recommends additional needed service including checking for any outstanding recall notices
Arranging for the Lead Hand to test drive the vehicle with the customer to confirm the problem, or refers to the test technician
Determine and follow OEM warranty procedures
Writes up customer's vehicle/equipment problems accurately and clearly on repair orders
Sets expectation with the customer and inputs information into service dept computer system
Determines path of repair while verifying accuracy of repairs and documents
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
Advises customers on the care of their vehicles/equipment and the value of maintaining them in accordance with manufacturers' specification