Service Writer Advisor Job Description

Service Writer Advisor Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Service Writer Advisor to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Schedules service for customers either in person or on the phone to ensure a prompt and accurate diagnosis of any problems;
  • Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards;
  • Checks vehicle maintenance records;
  • Prints warranty;
  • Greets customers upon arrival;
  • Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company’s Values in all interactions with customers, coworkers and vendors;
  • Complies with and enforces all safety policies and procedures;
  • Enters RO into service database system and sends to Estimator and Dispatcher;
  • Product knowledge & safety;
  • Helps educate/train new staff members;
  • Prepare repair orders (RO) by describing symptoms, problems and causes discovered, as well as repairs and services required;
  • Issues sublet purchase order numbers;
  • Follow all company policies and procedures;
  • Closes jobs;
  • Estimating costs and labor times for jobs.

Requirements:

  • Able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles;
  • Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff;
  • A desire to work in a commission, performance-based, environment;
  • Ability to work well in a process driven environment;
  • Unrestricted driver’s license and clean driving record;
  • Strong organizational and time management skills;
  • Professional appearance and work ethic;
  • Broad scope of truck mechanical, electrical, and technical experience;
  • Strong knowledge of trucks and parts;
  • Motivated, self-starter;
  • 2+ years’ Service Advisor experience (Truck Repair Facility/dealership Preferred);
  • Bilingual is a plus;
  • Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress;
  • Willingness to learn.