Warranty Administrator - AutoNation CDJR Carlsbad

AutoNation, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

31d • $30 - $35

About The Position

The Service Warranty Administrator is responsible for reviewing and completing warranty claims. This includes preparing, recording, reconciling warranty claims and submitting them to the appropriate party.

Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to confront and resolve difficult customer service situations
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information
• General knowledge of automotive parts and vehicle mechanical operations
• Two years of experience in a automotive dealership
• Must have technical aptitude displayed by ASE certification or successful completion of pre-employment test

Responsibilities

• Process all claims by next business day following RO close date
• Handle and resolve all claim corrections and charge-backs
• Establish and maintain relationships with the manufacturer's designated warranty representatives
• Review every warranty repair order written for proper completion, accuracy and legibility according to the policies and procedures
• Analyze problems, identify trends and develop strategies for maximizing claim process
• Flag the technicians for the hours earned on the service they performed
• Check each repair order against the vehicles service history to avoid duplicate claims
• Provide a weekly report to the service manager regarding claim status
• Report any fraudulent manipulation of warranty claims
• Provide parts manager with updated parts listing on a weekly basis
• Conduct weekly audits of warranty and schedules, reviewing all old claims, and address any adjustments or write-offs
• Assist service consultants in closing all open warranty RO's
• Assist service consultants and technicians with any warranty questions
• Assist with special projects, audits and reports as requested
• Review and manage all aging schedules and reports
• Understand and comply with federal, state and local regulations, such as safety requirements, hazardous waste disposal, OSHA right-to-know, etc.
• Attend warranty training courses as needed

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
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What This Job Offers

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