Service Advisor Jobs

Service Advisor jobs are open across automotive dealerships, independent repair shops, and fleet maintenance operations, at every level from entry-level advisor to service manager, with specializations in warranty coordination, customer relations, and parts and labor estimating. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles1,329+
Top stateTexas
Top employerPep Boys
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type93% On-site
Top industryAutomotive

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Sam's Club
Tire and Battery Service Advisor
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Tire and Battery Service Advisor
Sam's Club
Austin, Texas
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$21 - $29/hr
High school
201-500

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Sam's Club
(USA) Tire and Battery Service Advisor
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(USA) Tire and Battery Service Advisor
Sam's Club
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Compliance & Risk
Program Management
Project Management
$20 - $28/hr
High school
201-500

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DARCARS Automotive Group
Automotive Service Advisor / Writer
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Automotive Service Advisor / Writer
DARCARS Automotive Group
Silver Spring, Maryland
Customer Service & Support
Consulting & Professional Services
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Jiffy Lube
Automotive Customer Service Advisor - 1679
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Automotive Customer Service Advisor - 1679
Jiffy Lube
Spring, Texas
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$13 - $17/hr
5,001-10,000

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Tesla
Service Advisor
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Tesla
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Service Advisor
Tesla
Tucson, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
10,000+

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Service Advisor Job Market

Who's Hiring

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    Pep Boys93
  • Sam's Club
    Sam's Club88
  • Love’s Travel Stops
    Love’s Travel Stops60
  • AutoNation
    AutoNation35
  • T
    Tesla33

Top Industries Hiring

  • Automotive23
  • Retail1
  • Medical Devices1
  • Construction & Real Estate1
  • Banking & Financial Services1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in service advisor jobs.

  • Prior experience as a service advisor or service writer at a dealership or repair facility
  • Proficiency with a dealer management system such as CDK, Reynolds and Reynolds, or Tekion
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for explaining repairs to non-technical customers
  • Ability to read and interpret automotive repair orders, estimates, and warranty documentation
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Completion of manufacturer or ASE service advisor training or certification preferred

Tips for Your Service Advisor Job Search

Quantify repair orders on your resume

List the average number of repair orders you handled per day and your customer satisfaction scores if available. Service advisor hiring managers want to see volume and retention metrics, not just a list of responsibilities from your previous shop.

Highlight your DMS software experience

Call out the dealer management systems you've used, such as CDK, Reynolds and Reynolds, or Tekion, by name in your skills section. Many postings filter candidates on this before a recruiter even reads your summary.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists service advisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by service type

Differentiate between franchise dealerships, independent shops, and specialty service centers when searching. Your warranty claim experience is a strong fit for franchise roles, while independents weight diagnostic upsell skill and customer trust-building more heavily.

Prepare scenario answers around difficult customers

Interviewers for service advisor roles almost always ask how you handled a customer who disputed a repair estimate or refused a recommended service. Prepare two or three specific examples that show how you explained the technical issue in plain language and kept the relationship intact.

Negotiate using CSI scores, not just tenure

When discussing compensation in an offer conversation, lead with your Customer Satisfaction Index scores or repeat-visit retention rate rather than years on the job. Shops and dealerships tie advisor value directly to those numbers.

Service Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most service advisors?

The most active employers for service advisors right now are Pep Boys, Sam's Club, and Love’s Travel Stops, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Franchise dealership groups and regional multi-location repair chains tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.

How many service advisor jobs are remote?

About 7% of service advisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires in-person contact with customers and vehicles. The sub-areas most commonly offered with remote flexibility are warranty claims coordination and parts ordering for advisors working within large dealer group back-office teams.

How do you become a service advisor?

Start by building familiarity with automotive systems, either through hands-on experience as a technician, lube tech, or parts counter associate, or through a vocational automotive program. From there, apply for entry-level write-up or service greeter roles at dealerships or independent shops. On the job, learn the shop's dealer management system, shadow senior advisors on estimate walkthroughs, and pursue manufacturer-specific or ASE service advisor training to move into full advisor responsibilities.

Can you get hired as a service advisor with no experience?

Some shops hire candidates with no direct service advisor experience if they have strong customer-facing work history and basic automotive knowledge. Retail, hospitality, or parts sales backgrounds transfer well because the role is fundamentally about communication and trust. Applying to independent shops or smaller dealerships with high turnover is often more realistic as a first step than targeting large franchise groups, which tend to require at least one prior write-up role.

What does the service advisor interview process look like?

Most service advisor interviews involve a phone screen with a service manager or HR coordinator, followed by one or two in-person rounds at the shop. Expect scenario-based questions about handling customer objections, explaining a complex repair in simple terms, and managing a high-volume day. Some dealerships include a brief role-play exercise where you walk through a service write-up with the interviewer acting as the customer. References from previous service managers carry significant weight at the final stage.

Where can I find and apply to service advisor jobs?

You can find and apply to service advisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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