Service Writer

Williams Ford of Sayre

Location: 1538 Elmira St, Sayre, PA 18840

We are looking for an energetic, passionate individual to join our TEAM as a Service Writer at our dealership. This position plays a large role in the leadership of the dealership and will be part of one of the volume sales leaders in the market. Williams Auto Group offers a fun, fast-paced work environment with a focus on our customers and helping our community. Interested or want to learn more? Apply today #TEAMWilliams #JoinTEAMWilliams

Summary

Automotive service advisors greet customers, listen to their description of the problems or service needed, determine the type of service required and prepare repair orders. If a vehicle requires additional repairs not covered in the original order, they estimate the additional cost and telephone the customer for permission to do the work. They also advise customers on other available services.

Essential Duties

• Advises customers about necessary service for routine maintenance.
• Helps identify a mechanical problem by questioning the customer or doing a visual inspection or road test.
• Confers with customers about inspection results, recommend corrective procedures and prepare work order for needed repairs.
• Prepares a repair order showing time, cost and labor estimates for service.
• Writes a brief description of the customer's concern on the repair order to help the technician locate the problem.
• Explains the work performed and the repair order charges to the customer.
• Be comfortable with a smartphone or tablet to complete vehicle check ins and communicate with customers throughout the service process.
• Understand and utilize dealership software programs to perform basic job duties.
• Handles customer complaints.
• Schedules service appointments.
• Obtains customer and vehicle data prior to arrival when possible.
• Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtains vehicle information.
• Test drives the vehicle with customer as needed to confirm the problem or refer 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.
• Communication with customers on a texting platform which includes sending inspections, estimates, and payments electronically.
• 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