Service Advisor
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
As a Service Advisor, the position combines customer interaction with technical knowledge in the commercial vehicle sector, providing opportunities for career advancement.
- Competitive salary range of $45,000 - $65,000/year.
- Performance-based incentives increase earning potential.
- Work in a growing industry with ongoing training opportunities.
- Potentially stressful customer interactions.
Pros
- Chance to work in the booming commercial vehicle sector.
- Opportunity for performance-based incentives.
- Hands-on experience with technical vehicle diagnostics.
Cons
- Requires strong customer service skills which may lead to stressful interactions.
- Potentially long hours during peak service times.
- Physical demands related to inspecting vehicles may be challenging.
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-Level • In-person
Good fit
- Automotive enthusiasts with strong interpersonal skills.
- Individuals seeking career advancement in service roles.
- Entry-level candidates aiming to build technical expertise.
Not recommended for
- Candidates avoiding customer-facing positions.
- Individuals seeking remote work.
- Those without a genuine interest in vehicles.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Service Advisor sells and schedules needed service work on commercial trucks and equipment for the dealership service department.
Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.
Responsibilities:
- Gather customer complaint details and expectations.
- Perform vehicle walk around inspection, verify vehicle information.
- Connect to J-Pro and perform on the spot vehicle diagnostics. Print report. Refer to service history (IE:SIR), recommend additional needed service.
- Advise customers on the care of their vehicles and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
- Write up customer’s vehicle problems accurately and clearly on a service input card, verify customer information. Obtain customer’s signature.
- Establish “promised time” based on shop workflow, communicate with foreman.
- Establish customer’s method of payment. Obtain credit approval, if necessary.
- Create repair order in the business system, create repair order file and secure service input card with customer signatures in standardized repair order jacket.
- Check on progress of repair throughout the day. Contact customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promised time, explains cost and time requirements in detail, and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
Benefits:
- We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- One year service experience; or equivalent experience and/or education.
- Appropriate manufacturer training.
- Valid CDL license.
- Driving record that will allow insurability by the company’s carrier.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.
Minimum Pay Rate
USD $45,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Pay Rate
USD $65,000.00/Yr.
