Service Advisor - Plainview, NY

Lucid Motors•Plainview, NY

About The Position

As a Service Advisor at Lucid, you will provide excellent customer service and ensure an exceptional customer experience throughout the service process. You will greet clients, consult with technicians, accurately document concerns for diagnosis and repair, and explain service options, including estimated time and cost. You will track vehicles through maintenance and repair and ensure completed work meets Lucid’s quality standards before vehicles are returned to clients.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology or Business Management, or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge of high-voltage systems, low-voltage systems, and EV powertrains.
Start-up experience and experience in related fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Keep clients informed throughout the service experience, from initial contact to vehicle handover.
Conduct comprehensive vehicle inspections and check-in processes, identifying and reporting damage or visible wear.
Check in new vehicles and document transport damage on pre-delivery inspection vehicles, including accurate notation on the Bill of Lading and processing through internal channels.
Manage loaner agreements and coordinate rental vehicle requests, including arranging Lyft rides when needed.
Uphold the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) KPI and help ensure customers are satisfied with the service provided.
Review and revise work orders after technicians and detailers complete their work, ensuring accurate documentation and time punches aligned with labor operations.
Address and correct warranty claim rejections promptly within established timeframes.
Obtain customer signatures for service authorizations and invoices via DocuSign, and collect payment for customer-pay repairs.
Explain repair invoices to customers and confirm they understand the completed work and that their concerns have been addressed.
Greet incoming service clients, answer and direct phone calls, respond to client questions, and take messages as needed.
Perform a final quality-control check to ensure work meets Lucid’s standards before vehicles are returned to clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.