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TOTE Group
Service Writer
Career Insights for Automotive Customer Service Representative
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What they do
An Automotive Customer Service Representative greets customers and responds to customer inquiries at an automotive dealership or service business. Provides customers with repair estimates and manages paperwork. May schedule car rentals. Makes calls to schedule sales appointments and follow-up with customers. Keeps records of customer communications and transactions.
$57,318 / year median in Alaska
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Duties
- Operate safely and in compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures
- Ensure DVIRs are filled out entirely and creates an initial service order
- Work with technicians and shop leads to coordinate service times between the Shop and Operations
- Meets with operations and equipment control to understand requirements and provide information to the Service Team
- Act as a liaison between departments and ensure accurate communication about repair times, order completion, and dispatch notification
- Contact operations or drivers in the case of additional work; relay details of additional work and time delay, if any
- Enter service/repair details in the system, proofing repair descriptions
- Confirm parts and labor are billed correctly
- Input Vendor ROs and confirm proper invoicing
- Check warranties, tags, and inspection dates to confirm they are current correct and that no additional repairs are required
- Issue purchase orders; code, track, and report expenditures as directed
- Serves as the primary point of contact for the shop, handling administrative support duties, responding to calls, distributing mail and packages, document imaging of licensing, certifications, and inspections, etc.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the shop staff, peers, customers, and management
- Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
- Two to three years administrative experience, experience in a vehicle or maintenance equipment shop preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic technical understanding of truck/automotive functionality
- Working knowledge in MS Office applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
- Ability to understand and relate technical issues to the service team from non-technical descriptions and sources
- Excellent customer service, time management, and organizational skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy; audit and approve own work
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, completes tasks on time, or communicates alternate plans Benefits We re committed to taking care of you and your family, today and in the future.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance