Service Advisor

Ford of LathamNOW HIRING AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISORS!$5,000 Sign-On Bonus, subject to qualifying!Schedule: Must have open availability, including SaturdaysHelping satisfied customers drive away with a smile on their face is what we do - join a team focused on earning customers for life!We're part of Lithia & Driveway, a Fortune 200 company with over 300 dealerships nationwide. As we continue to grow, we're investing in people who want to grow with us.You will report to the Service Manager.This is an on-site position located in Latham, NY.Responsibilities:As a Service Advisor, you will initiate automotive services and repairs. You will check vehicle performance problems and service requests, verifying warranty and service contract coverage, developing estimates, writing repair orders, and maintaining customer records.Be the communicator and liaison between the customer and technician; ensure the technician understands the customer's needs and the customer understands the needed and recommended service/repairs.Develop estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor; calculate 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.Keep customer informed of service specials, completion times and service expenses.Qualifications:3+ years experience of Service Advisor experience, preferred.3+ years experience as an automotive technician a plus.A team player who is focused on providing customer service.Basic mechanical understanding of an automobile.Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residenceEst. Annual Compensation: $70,000 to $120,000Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge/bonus/commission, location, etc.Information about LITHIA's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site.Competitive payMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsHigh 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.