Initiates automotive services and repairs by ascertaining performance problems and services requested; verifying warranty and service contract coverage; developing estimates; writing repair orders; maintaining customer rapport and records.

Automotive Service Writer / Advisor Job Duties:

• Ascertains automotive problems and services by listening to customer's description of symptoms; clarifying description of problems; conducting inspections; taking test drives; checking vehicle maintenance records; examining service schedules.
• Verifies warranty and service contract coverage by examining records and papers; explaining provisions and exclusions.
• Develops estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor; calculating customer's payment, including deductibles.
• Prepares repair orders (RD) by describing symptoms, problems, and causes discovered, as well as repairs and services required; obtaining approval signatures; entering RO into service database system.
• Maintains customer rapport by explaining estimates and expected return of vehicle; obtaining customer's approval of estimates; obtaining and providing contact telephone numbers; answering questions and concerns; arranging towing and temporary transportation.
• Maintains automotive records by recording problems and corrective actions planned.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading manufacturers' publications.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:

Equipment Maintenance, Lifting, Problem Solving, Reporting Research Results, Quality Focus, Productivity, Estimating, Product Knowledge, Customer Service, Safety Management

Have you been considering the automotive industry but don't know how to break in? 
Do you have experience working with customers on a regular basis? 
Are you passionate about delivering a unique customer experience that creates a memorable and outstanding impression? 
If you answered yes to any of these questions Stivers Ford wants to talk to you. Our service department is expanding and we are looking for a dynamic, motivated, friendly individual to join our service department. This is an entry-level position with the opportunity to grow! We believe in your success and are invested in your future. Individuals with prior experience working in automotive sales, automotive repair, retail sales, wireless sales, hospitality and/or restaurant businesses, and customer service are encouraged to apply.