Parts & Service Advisor
Felton, CA - USA
Job Summary
Bentley Truck Services Inc. has been family owned and operated since 1991. Starting as a small 2 bay shop in Philadelphia we now span the entire eastern seaboard with 11 state of the art locations offering commercial truck sales commercial truck rentals full-service leasing contract maintenance parts and service. We strive to create an uplifting and welcoming environment for our 200 employees and customers. We continue to work every day towards our philosophy of being Committed to Excellence. If you have passion and are committed to success we want you on our Team!
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO)/Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Generous 401k match.
- Medical Dental Vision
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life LTD STD Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- A supportive team-driven work environment where your contributions matter
Job Summary
The Parts & Service Advisor provides exceptional customer service while supporting the daily operations and goals of the Service and Parts Departments. This position serves as a primary point of contact for customers regarding service needs repair orders parts estimates warranty matters and repair status.
- Coordinate customer service and repair needs from initial inquiry through completion ensuring accurate documentation estimates authorizations and billing.
- Work closely with Service Managers Shop Foremen Technicians Parts personnel and customers to ensure accurate parts identification timely repairs and effective communication.
- Maintain a high level of organization attention to detail product knowledge and customer service in a fast-paced commercial truck service environment.
- Assist with opening and closing the facility when the Service Manager is unavailable.
Customer & Service Responsibilities
- Provide professional and knowledgeable service to customers in person and by phone; understand vehicle concerns and determine appropriate service or repair needs.
- Prepare accurate repair orders estimates customer authorizations warranty documentation and final billing including applicable parts labor materials deductibles and customer charges.
- Communicate regularly with customers regarding repair status estimates warranty coverage and expected completion timelines.
- Partner with Service and Parts personnel to ensure repairs are properly documented completed efficiently and repair orders are accurately closed.
- Support customer satisfaction retention and a positive overall service experience.
Parts Responsibilities
- Identify source quote order receive and distribute parts accurately for customers technicians and service personnel.
- Provide parts availability pricing and related information while ensuring ordered parts are properly communicated and charged to the appropriate repair order.
- Maintain accurate inventory records conduct physical counts and report discrepancies involving quantity quality pricing or location.
- Process parts warranty claims and ensure required documentation and timelines are followed.
- Maintain a clean organized safe parts area; properly label and store parts assist with local pickup/delivery and identify opportunities to improve parts and service efficiency.
General Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Service and Parts teams to maintain efficient workflow and timely completion of customer repairs.
- Maintain current knowledge of products services parts systems and company processes through training and ongoing development.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures and immediately report accidents injuries or safety concerns to management.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor work effectively both independently and as part of a team and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service.
- Perform other duties as assigned including opening and closing the facility when required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Strong customer service communication organizational and record-keeping skills with the ability to work effectively with customers technicians vendors and management.
- Knowledge of automotive and/or commercial truck systems parts service requirements and general vehicle repair.
- Strong attention to detail mathematical aptitude problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with computers point-of-sale systems and service parts inventory and repair order management systems.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision safely lift up to 50 pounds operate or learn to operate material-handling equipment and obtain required forklift certification.
Qualifications & Requirements
- High school diploma GED or equivalent required; associate degree or technical education preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of automotive or commercial truck industry experience preferred with 2 years of Service Advisor Parts Advisor or related customer-facing service experience strongly preferred.
- Previous parts warehouse or inventory experience and solid knowledge of the automotive/commercial truck industry preferred.
- A valid drivers license and acceptable driving record are required for occasional local parts pickup delivery and other business-related driving as assigned.
- Strong commitment to safety accuracy teamwork and exceptional customer service.
Why Join Bentley Truck Services
- 35 Years of Industry Experience:For over 35 years Bentley Truck Services has been a trusted provider in the medium and heavy-duty truck industry. We offer the stability of an established organization with a clear direction for future growth.
- Family-Owned and Operated: As a family-owned business we value integrity accountability and long-term relationshipsboth with our customers and our employees.
- Supportive Environment: We will invest in your development and provide the tools needed for your success.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
We offer in-house and dealership training to enhance your skill-set. We encourage out Technicians to obtain certain credentials to enhance their opportunities ...