Internal Service Advisor – Reconditioning, Ruge’s Auto Group, Rhinebeck NY
Ruge’s is a family-run auto group in the Hudson Valley. We have a dedicated 6-bay reconditioning center in Rhinebeck that gets pre-owned vehicles ready for sale at our Ford and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram stores. We’re looking for an organized, hands-on Internal Service Advisor to run it. You’ll be the point person between our technicians and our used car managers, with one goal: get cars inspected, repaired and on the front line fast.
Why Work Here
- $60–$80k per year, plus [bonus]
- Full time, Monday–Friday. No retail customers and no Sundays.
- Run your own shop: a 6-bay annex dedicated to reconditioning
- Manufacturer training from Ford and Stellantis
- Room to grow into Service Manager or Pre-Owned leadership roles
- Medical insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match
- Employee discounts on vehicles, parts and service
What You’ll Do
- Open internal repair orders in CDK for every pre-owned vehicle coming into recon
- Review technician inspections and build reconditioning estimates
- Get repair approvals from the Ford and CDJR used car managers
- Dispatch work to technicians and keep all 6 bays busy
- Order parts and coordinate with both parts departments
- Schedule and track outside work, including detail, body, glass, tires and PDR
- Check for and complete open recalls
- Track every vehicle’s status and time in recon, and give daily updates to managers
- Quality-check finished vehicles before they go to the front line
- Close repair orders accurately and on time
Apply in 2 minutes. No resume needed. Questions, email John Alterio at jalterio@rugesauto.com
What You Need
- 2+ years of experience as a service advisor, shop foreman, recon coordinator or technician in a dealership
- Solid mechanical knowledge, so you can read an inspection and know what a fair repair looks like
- Strong organization and follow-through. You’ll be juggling many vehicles at once.
- Comfortable on a computer and with email
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Clear communicator who works well with technicians and managers
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Experience with CDK
- Ford or Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership experience
- Experience with a recon tracking system (vAuto, Rapid Recon or similar)
- NYS Inspector certification
Ready to get started? Apply in 2 minutes, or email John Alterio at jalterio@rugesauto.com
Ruge’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
