Service Advisor

Lithia & Driveway • Bend, OR

33d • $80,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Bend Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Bend Now Hiring: Service Advisor! We are searching for a highly motivated Service Advisor to join our growing team! As the fastest growing Fortune 150 Company and largest auto retailer in the nation, we’re expanding and ready to invite experts in service and sales to join our team. In turn, we provide top-notch training and continuous support to help our employees succeed.

Requirements

• Previous Service Advisor experience, preferred
• Prior experience as an automotive technician a plus
• A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service
• Basic mechanical understanding of an automobile
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Initiating automotive services and repairs by ascertaining vehicle performance problems and service requests
• Verifying warranty and service contract coverage
• Developing estimates
• Writing repair orders
• Maintaining customer records
• Serve as the communicator and liaison between the customer and technician; ensuring the customer’s needs are understood by the technician and the needed and recommended service/repairs are understood by the customer
• Develop estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor; calculating customer's payment, including deductibles
• Prepare repair orders (RO), obtaining approval signatures and entering RO into service database system
• Communicate additional repair and service needs to the customer based on vehicle inspection
• Administer the manufacturer warranty for qualifying vehicle repairs
• Keeping customer informed of service specials, completion times and service expenses

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED