GreatWater 360 Auto Care

Automotive "Bench" Service Advisor – Des Plaines, IL Area

GreatWater 360 Auto Care  •  $18 - $25/hr  •  Des Plaines, IL (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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About the Role

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and supporting automotive teams? GreatWater 360 Auto Care is seeking a Bench Service Advisor to join our growing team. This unique role travels between shops in the district to assist with staffing needs and ensure smooth operations. When not assigned to another shop, you’ll work from your home shop.

As a Bench Service Advisor, you’ll create a memorable experience for every customer, build trust-based relationships, and collaborate closely with technicians and service managers.


Company: GreatWater 360 Auto Care

Pay: $18 - $25 per hour plus district’s average monthly bonus
Location: Des Plaines, IL and surrounding district shops


What You’ll Do

  • Travel to shops in the district to fill in for staffing gaps (PTO, absences, etc.)
  • Greet customers warmly and assist with questions in the waiting area
  • Answer phone calls promptly and professionally
  • Manage vehicle workflow, track repairs, and update work orders
  • Communicate clearly with technicians and service managers
  • Build estimates, obtain customer approvals, and process payments
  • Perform road tests as needed
  • Support shop operations with tasks like shuttling customers, picking up parts, or other duties as required
  • Train new Service Advisors when needed

What We’re Looking For

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1+ years experience as a Service Advisor or similar role
  • Strong customer service and sales skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Windows)
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
  • Flexible schedule (may include evenings and weekends)
  • Mechanical knowledge is a plus!

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans (Blue Care Network or Blue Cross Blue Shield options)
  • 401(k) with company match (after 90 days)
  • Health Savings Account match
  • Paid Time Off (front-loaded annually)
  • Basic Life & AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary benefits (Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness)
  • Training, Tuition & ASE Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Teammate Discounts (50% off labor, parts at cost + 5%)
  • Learn to Earn Program for career growth

Why Join Us?

At GreatWater 360 Auto Care, we believe in teamwork, growth, and creating a positive experience for both customers and employees. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and enjoy variety in your work, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and become part of a team that values your skills and ambition!

GreatWater 360 Auto Care

About GreatWater 360 Auto Care

GreatWater 360 Auto Care is a network of local auto repair shops that share similar values and ways of doing business. We're founded on the belief that local auto repair shops have been, and will always be, the ideal model for the industry. We believe in the values that are ever-present in local shops. We believe that the local shop works harder than the others every day to provide the best customer experience and service. We are inspired by those who work at local shops, and their dedication to their communities and customers.

 

We believe in the local shop so much that we’ve set out to invest in sustaining and growing their presence in the automotive aftermarket space. Our calling is to support these shops, bringing them resources like upgraded equipment, technology, and training to allow them to compete in a crowded market. Our mission is to prove the local auto repair shop is still the driving force in the automotive aftermarket.

Our roots go back to 1984 with a single shop in Hudsonville, MI. Today we support over 140 local auto repair shops across eight states.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI
Year Founded
2021
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