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Service Advisor - Dave Smith CDA

Coeur D'alene, IDOnsiteFull Time$72,000–$120,000 /yrPosted 18 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Customer Data
  • Cost Estimate
  • Labor
  • Parts
  • Repair Progress
  • Authorization
  • Maintenance Menus
  • Hazardous Wastes Disposal
  • OSHA Right-to-Know
  • Safety Policies

Nice to have

  • Sales experience

Role summary

The Service Advisor role at Dave Smith CDA is responsible for scheduling service appointments, greeting customers, providing accurate cost estimates for labor and parts, and communicating repair progress and any changes to the customer. This position requires advising customers on vehicle maintenance, adhering to dealership standards for repair orders, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. A high school diploma, two years of dealership experience, and general knowledge of vehicle mechanics are required. Preferred qualifications include ASE certification and sales experience. The role emphasizes customer satisfaction and clear communication.

  • Schedules service appointments. Obtains customer and vehicle data prior to arrival when possible.
  • Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner.
  • Provides a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts. Establishes "promised time".
  • Checks on progress of repair throughout the day. Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promise time, explains cost and time requirements in detail, and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
  • Test-drive the vehicle or refer to the test technician as necessary.
  • Maintain Customer Satisfaction Index rating at least comparable to that of the manufacturer, zone or branch average.
  • Advise customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, using maintenance menus.
  • Maintains a dealership-prescribed standard for “hours per customer repair order written."
  • Understands and follows federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes, OSHA right-to-know, etc.
  • Follows all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.
  • High school diploma or the equivalent.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
  • Two years of experience in a dealership position.
  • General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.
  • ASE certification preferred.
  • Sales experience preferred.
  • Professional personal appearance.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
  • All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
  • All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

(The Advisor Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $0.00 and $0.00.)

At Frontier Leasing and Sales, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Annual Salary Range:

$72,000 to $120,000/year

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