Service Advisor

L0230 Mercedes-Benz of Beaverton

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DTLA Ford, Los Angeles, CA 90007 Until 9/26/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

Dealership:

L0516 Ford of Downtown LA

Ford of Downtown LA

Now Hiring: Experienced Service Advisor

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the communicator and liaison between the customer and technician; ensuring the customer’s needs are understood by the technician and the needed and recommended service/repairs are understood by the customer.
  • Develop estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor, calculating customer's payment, including deductibles.
  • Prepare repair orders (RO), obtaining approval signatures and entering RO into service database system.
  • Communicate additional repair and service needs to the customer based on vehicle inspection.
  • Administer the manufacturer warranty for qualifying vehicle repairs.
  • Keeping customer informed of service specials, completion times and service expenses.

Qualifications:

  • Previous Service Advisor experience, preferred.
  • Prior experience as an automotive technician a plus.
  • A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.
  • Basic mechanical understanding of an automobile.

We offer best in class industry benefits:

  • 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    

                
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. 

            

Variable Pay Plan; Commission plus bonuses. Estimated annual earnings $64,500 to $161,800. Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job related knowledge and location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

About this role

Summary

Connect customers with technicians, estimate repairs, communicate vehicle needs, and manage warranties.

Job title

Service Advisor

Experience level

none

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Los Angeles, CA; on-site work only

Salary

$65k–$162k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer servicecommunicationbasic mechanical understanding

Preferred skills

automotive technicianexperience as service advisor

Specializations

automotivecustomer servicewarranty
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

On-site City