Automotive Service Advisor

Job Description : JOB OVERVIEW

MUST HAVE : Automotive Technician or Mechanic Experience

The role of the Service Advisor I is to manage maintenance repairs on behalf of Wheels and within our clients' parameters. This specialized / technical position will spend most of the time negotiating with vendors on proper repair procedures, cost effective pricing, and vehicle downtime. While approving repairs on our client's behalf, special attention must be given to ensure specific Client instructions and approval parameters are followed. When Fleet authorization is required, the Service Advisor I should use a consultative approach, including providing a repair recommendation.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Authorize mechanical repairs on behalf of Wheels' Clients
• Ensure safety related and scheduled repairs are completed.
• Approve proper repair based on mileage, months in service, and prior repair history.
• Negotiate the cost of repair to the published fleet price or the pre-negotiated Wheels Network rates & times.
• Adhere to current parts and labor reference guides for parts pricing and labor times.
• Manage Client authorizations limits and instructions.
• Conduct proper follow up on all down vehicles and pending transactions.
• Resolve transaction discrepancies with vendors.
• Escalate all Client approvals to team lead or mentor, when appropriate
• Document Client savings
• Clearly and accurately document transaction in activity log
• Submit all component failures repaired at dealerships to the warranty team that qualify for goodwill adjustments.
• Adhere to contact center scheduling and performance metrics.
• Meet key performance indicators on quality & transactional performance (e.g., coaching / mechanical evaluations, communication, documentation, OON Fees, etc.)
• Understanding of Driver Services, Network Management, MAP & Collision functions
• General knowledge of all Wheels departments
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Desired Behaviors :

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LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment : This is a remote position.

Positions Type / Standard Schedule : Call center to 6am to 10pm EST - 40 hour workweek - most likely nights and weekend. Saturday or Sunday. same shift for at least a year.

Travel : No Travel required for this position

Physical Demands : Speak, hear, and see, and to use hand and fingers for computer keyboard and phone. Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Reach above head to pull paper attachments.

DISCLAIMER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Our Benefits

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Pay Range : $39,600-$55,400

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan which is based on company performance and individual performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, education, certifications, skill level and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

EEO Statement

Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.

Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans. PandoLogic. Category : , Keywords : Automotive Service Advisor