Automotive Service Advisor

Bud Clary Auto Group is a family-owned dealership with locations throughout Washington State.

Our culture at Bud Clary Auto Group defines who we are and how we operate; it is a vital factor in our success. We maintain a workplace of high engagement, high-performance standards, and exceptional customer service. Furthermore, we support an environment of loyalty, growth, and satisfaction. Our commitment to the Company mission and values has developed loyal customers, employees, and community members since 1959.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Schedules service appointments. Obtains customer and vehicle data prior to arrival when possible.
• Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtains vehicle information.
• Writes up customer's vehicle problems accurately and clearly on repair order.
• Test drives the vehicle with customer as needed to confirm the problem or refers to test technician.
• Refers to service history, inspects vehicle, and recommends additional needed service.
• Advises customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Provides a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts.
• Establishes "promised time." Checks with dispatcher, if necessary.
• Obtains customer's signature on repair order; provides customer with a copy.
• Establishes customer's method of payment. Obtains credit approval, if necessary.
• Notifies dispatcher of incoming work.
• Checks on progress of repair throughout the day. Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promised time, explains cost and time requirements in detail, and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
• Implements and maintains a service marketing program.
• Reviews repair orders to ensure that work is completed, and additional work and authorization is noted. Closes repair order as appropriate.
• Ensures that vehicles are parked in assigned areas. Makes sure they are locked, and all keys are marked and put away correctly.
• Keeps service department forms, menus and pricing guides up to date.
• Explains completed work and all charges to customers.
• Implements a quality control process to eliminate comebacks.
• Maintains high customer satisfaction standards.
• Inspects all vehicles for body work, informs customer if work is needed, and provides an estimate for body work.

Please note that this is a commissioned paid position, with a potential to make up to $100,000 per year.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy, with accrual starting from day one of employment. PTO accumulation begins on the first day of employment. During the first year, hourly employees earn 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked. From years 2 to 9, employees accumulate 1.63 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked. For those with 10 or more years of service, the PTO accrual rate increases to 2.39 hours for every 40 hours worked.
• Dental insurance to maintain your oral health.
• Vision insurance for clear and healthy eyesight.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching for your financial future.
• Life insurance coverage for peace of mind.
• Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.

Bud Clary Auto group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, and any other status protected by State or Federal law. These factors will not be considered in any aspect of a person's employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff and/or any other term or condition of employment. The Company's commitment to providing a harassment-free environment includes conduct by vendors, contractors, and other non-employees.