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Service Advisor

Thermo King Northeast, Model City, NY, United States


DeVivo Companies currently has an opening for a full-time Service Advisor at our collision center in Middletown, CT.

Service Advisors are vital to our business and the work you do puts our customers’ vehicles back on the road. The Advisor initiates vehicle body/collision repairs by creating work orders and estimates, and by working with insurance companies to process collision repair claims.

DeVivo Companies delivers comprehensive transportation, fleet, and equipment solutions, serving the Northeast for over a century. Our capabilities span fleet maintenance and repair, school and commercial bus sales and service, truck and trailer equipment—including towing, refrigerated transport, yard trucks, and specialty vehicle builds—as well as a full Parts & Tools operation supporting daily maintenance needs. With twelve locations, OEM partnerships, factory-trained technicians, and extensive parts inventories, we provide complete lifecycle support for the vehicles and equipment that keep businesses and municipalities moving. At DeVivo, long-term customer success drives everything we do. Learn more about us at www.devivocompanies.com.

Primary Responsibilities

Create positive experience for customer

Clearly understand and record the customer's vehicle concerns

Ascertain status of vehicle at certain stages of repair

Communicate customer concerns to body shop staff

Create body repair work orders and estimates

Create and maintain body/collision repair orders and repair history

Keep customer updated throughout the repair process

Maintain a professional relationship with customers and employees

Maintain proper vehicle/unit maintenance records

Position Requirements

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Maintain a professional appearance and positive demeanor

Sense of urgency

Ability to obtain Connecticut appraiser’s license preferred

Proficient in Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft office products

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE or ICAR training will set you above the crowd

An appraiser’s license is preferred but not required

What We Offer

Medical & dental insurance

Life & disability insurance

401k plan with company match

Paid holidays & vacation time

Uniform & boot program

Paid training

Overtime

Room for advancement – we promote from within

Compensation of $28/hour

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.

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