About this opportunity
Lithia Motors lists this Service Advisor opportunity in ames, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Dealership:
L0191 Lithia Nissan of Ames
Nissan of Ames
Interested in Joining Lithia & Driveway as a Service Advisor?
Let's Stay Connected!
We're always interested in hearing from experienced individuals who want to build a career in automotive and help us deliver Auto Done Easy for our customers. This evergreen posting is an opportunity to express your interest in future openings across our dealership network. While we may not have an immediate opportunity available, we encourage you to apply and join our talent community for consideration as positions become available.
Pay: To be discussed during in-person interviews
Schedule: We ask that you have open availability to support dealership operations and customer demand. You will be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as these are peak sales periods and key opportunities for maximizing earnings.
Reports to: Service Manager
Why Join Our Team? Join a highly rated Nissan dealership recognized by customers for knowledgeable service.
Be part of a team known for creating smooth, positive customer experiences across sales and service.
Represent the trusted brand while serving customers throughout Ames and the surrounding Central Iowa communities.
Work in a customer-focused dealership environment where teamwork, efficiency, and relationships matter.
Build your automotive career with a team that has earned thousands of positive customer reviews and repeat business.
What You'll Do Greet service customers and identify vehicle concerns
Create accurate repair orders and service estimates
Review maintenance needs, pricing, and repair timelines
Obtain customer approval for recommended repairs
Coordinate repair progress with Service Technicians
Keep customers updated through vehicle delivery
What You'll Bring 1+ years of experience in automotive service, dealership operations, customer service, or a related customer-facing role
Manage repair orders, service estimates, and customer authorizations
Comfortable explaining vehicle maintenance recommendations, pricing, and service timelines to customers
Coordinate multiple active repair orders between customers and Automotive Service Technicians
Familiarity with dealership management systems such as CDK, ADP, Reynolds & Reynolds, or similar software
Working knowledge of basic automotive repair terminology, and multi-point inspections
Maintain accurate customer, vehicle, and service documentation in a service department
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Total Rewards
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including: Competitive pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Paid Holidays & PTO
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Lithia Learning Center
Vehicle Purchase Discounts
Wellness Programs
Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at
About Us
At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Worksite address
ames, IA, 50011, US
Who can apply
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