Also called: Service Writer, Service Consultant
Talks with customers about their car problems, explains repairs, and keeps them updated.
A customer describes a 'clunk' when turning. You write up the order, pass it to a tech, then call the customer to explain the repair and price.
Estimated; commission can raise pay.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI texts customer updates and writes estimates; explaining repairs and building trust keep advisors, but fewer.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at dealerships or chain repair shops for service advisor or service writer trainee
Classes: Auto tech CTE, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-2022.
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