Apprentice Service Advisor

The pay range for Service Advisors is $24- $28 per hour, based on experience. The work schedule will be Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., the schedule and hours of work are subject to change based on operational requirements.

US BENEFIT PACKAGE Our employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription benefits
• 401k with employer matching program
• Flexible Savings Account
• Health Savings Account (available with some medical programs)
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• On-going training opportunities

THE OPPORTUNITY The Service Advisor will be responsible for service check-ins, scheduling, estimating, selling, updating, and following up with customers during the entire service process. Further responsibilities include advising customers on proper vehicle care and reviewing final repairs performed.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of Inland’s commitment to provide the highest standard of service to all our customers. Service Advisors will lead The Inland Way of understanding needs, proactivity, and exceeding customer expectations. Prior experience as a service advisor in automotive, truck or equipment service repair would be an advantage. And we can train you to the industry if you have a strong customer service approach.

Your Responsibilities

• Greets and welcomes customer at their unit in a timely manner while maintaining high customer satisfaction standards
• Handles telephone inquiries regarding appointments and work in process
• Completes walk-around inspection including vehicle/equipment, and recommends additional needed service including checking for any outstanding recall notices
• Arranging for the Lead Hand to test drive the vehicle with the customer to confirm the problem, or refers to the test technician
• Determine and follow OEM warranty procedures
• Writes up customer's vehicle/equipment problems accurately and clearly on repair orders
• Sets expectation with the customer and inputs information into service dept computer system
• Determines path of repair while verifying accuracy of repairs and documents
• 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
• Advises customers on the care of their vehicles/equipment and the value of maintaining them in accordance with manufacturers' specification

What We Look For

• Strong interpersonal skills, team player, helpful and cheerful with sales approach
• Ability to proactively problem-solve and think logically
• Good verbal and strong written communication skills
• 3+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Post-secondary diploma or trade certification helpful but not required
• Strong ability to listen to other’s and be able to interpret issues and pass on to others
• Good mechanical aptitude and great organizational skills
• Strong computer skills, able to learn new computer programs and accurate keyboarding of data
• Functions well with large volume and fast-paced work environment.
• Accountability and dependability with strong time management
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 kgs or 50 lbs. on occasion.
• Must be able to walk around shop floor/parts department and sit/stand at service counter

Inland Kenworth is an industry-leader in the heavy-duty truck & sales, service and parts marketplace. As a rapidly growing company with over 1700 employees across 44 locations in North America, Inland offers exciting employment opportunities that can help you drive your future!

Join us at Inland Kenworth and go ALL IN on a career that has it all. This position is located at our sales and service dealership opening in Castaic, CA . We are hiring and training service advisors now. Join Inland Kenworth and come to work at our state-of-the-art new dealership location.

Keywords: service, service advisor, warranty, truck warranty, heavy truck service, customer service, CSR.

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