Lot Attendant

Columbia Gorge Toyota•The Dalles, OR

6d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

At Columbia Gorge Motors, the Lot Attendant supports general dealership operations by helping maintain an organized, clean, and customer-ready environment. The role involves keeping vehicles clean and properly placed, shuttling customers, and safely moving vehicles between locations and vendors. Evening and weekend availability may be required. The position also assists with vehicle inventory, customer deliveries, service wash operations, reconditioning, new and used vehicle processing, and dealership grounds and building upkeep. The employer emphasizes respect, dignity, teamwork, growth, honesty, and integrity.

Requirements

Ability to perform all essential duties safely and accurately.
Strong attention to detail.
Valid driver’s license.
Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Perform opening duties, including placing keys in vehicles and ensuring vehicles are properly tagged.
Place available vehicles in the correct locations on the lot.
Move vehicles to fill gaps, line up rows, and maintain an orderly lot appearance.
Check fuel levels and ensure retail vehicles are adequately fueled.
Sweep the lot and remove trash as needed.
Move trade-ins to appropriate locations.
Address problem vehicles, including jump-starting them or moving them to Service.
Install stickers, pricing labels, plates, and frames on vehicles as directed.
Prepare vehicles for customer delivery according to established procedures.
Transport vehicles to and from vendors, other dealerships, or auction locations as assigned.
Shuttle customers to and from the dealership when needed.
Handle sold vehicle deliveries with care, urgency, and attention to detail.
Check retail inventory daily to help ensure vehicles are clean, properly spaced, and ready for customer viewing.
Keep wholesale units in the designated area for timely pickup.
Support reconditioning by assisting with vehicle movement, drop-offs, and pickups.
Check service wash cleanliness and report equipment issues.
Assist with check-in of new vehicles, including writing up units and reporting damage when required.
Assist with used vehicle tasks, including reviewing units as requested, writing service/detail purchase orders, and placing vehicles on the lot promptly.
Perform basic groundskeeping, including mowing, trimming, weed control, and general cleanup.
Assist with snow removal by moving vehicles, clearing walkways, and salting sidewalks as directed.
Help with building maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs, bathroom batteries, and HVAC filters.