Service Advisor

Company: Downtown Subaru of Oakland, CA
Location: Oakland
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description At Downtown Auto Center, we value our employees and we treat them like family. Each team member can take advantage of our ongoing training programs, advancement opportunities, and progressive culture. We are looking for a Service Advisor to join our growing team! We love to develop our employees and promote from within. We want to help your career but we don't want your personal life to take a hit because of it. Daily life at Downtown Auto Center is the best in the business and we're sure you'll see why! When you come to work for us, you can look forward to these added benefits and employee perks! What We Offer Generous Compensation $80,000 - $160,000 Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid Sick time Paid Vacation time 401K Match Flexible Hours Direct deposit Growth Opportunities Paid Training to develop your skills Long term job security Employee vehicle purchase plans Employee Assistance Program / Access to mental health resources Health Reimbursement Account Discounts on products and services Free lunches/ meal reimbursement Responsibilities Oversee service orders and flow of Drive Lane. Ensure that customers receive prompt, courteous, and effective service. Take ownership of the customer's experience by carrying out those additional assignments that allow the dealership to leave a positive impression with the customer. Provide concierge support for all owner inquiries, whether phone or in person, to assure the customer does not get mishandled. Ensure the daily inventory of technicians' time is consistently sold to service customers. Distribute work between technicians efficiently. Answer technical questions about vehicle problems, warranties, services, and repairs. Maintain Customer Happiness scores at or above company standards. Assist in diagnosing vehicle problems; order parts and tools as necessary. Oversee administration of warranty claims as well as training and supervising of service department. Set schedules and assigns tasks to service department employees. Reinforces company policies and adheres to company standards. Encourages compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Maintain good working relationship with factory(s) and foster positive employee relations. Collaborate with upper management to make service department hiring and discipline decisions. Qualifications Organized and friendly personality Demonstrated ability to manage others Time management skills Fantastic communication skills with your customers Professional, well-groomed personal appearance Consistent record of service and sales success Strong record of positive customer satisfaction results Team-oriented and self-motivated Able to work with little supervision Clean driving record and valid driver’s license 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.

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