Automotive Service Writer

Coon Rapids Chrysler

Helping satisfied customers drive away with a smile on their face is what we do - join a team focused on earning customers for life!

Responsibilities:

As a Service Advisor you will be responsible for 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

We offer best in class industry 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

This is a performance driven position, eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation, which includes $44,000-$75,000 and the schedule is

Schedule: Monday-Friday (10:30AM-7PM)