Porter

Bartow Ford • Bartow, FL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Porter is responsible for the delivery, pickup and transport of vehicles to and from various locations in a safe and timely manner. This role requires driving both standard and automatic vehicles. The Porter will also be involved in organizing service vehicles, retrieving them for customers and staff, ensuring vehicle cleanliness, greeting customers, providing courtesy rides, maintaining the service lot, performing vehicle inspections, assisting with errands, and supporting service area setup and closing. The position demands adherence to dealership safety protocols and traffic laws.

Requirements

• Must submit to a background check and drug test
• Valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work in outside elements
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience driving larger pickup trucks

Responsibilities

• Move and park vehicles safely in designated areas on the lot.
• Organize service vehicles for easy access and efficient workflow.
• Retrieve vehicles for customers, cashiers and advisors as needed.
• Keep vehicles pulled up in all service lanes.
• Ensure vehicles are clean and presentable when returned to customers.
• Install protective covers on seats and install floor mats on all vehicles.
• Greet customers when arriving for service.
• Provide friendly and professional interaction with customers and staff.
• Direct customers to the appropriate service advisor or waiting area.
• Provide courtesy rides to customers’ homes, work etc.
• Pick up customer vehicles and drive them back to customer locations.
• Keep the service lot clean, organized, and free of debris.
• Remove trash or hazards from the lot as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, parking lots, and customer waiting areas.
• Perform walk-around inspection, videos and pictures to identify vehicle damage.
• Report on any vehicle damage or issues to the Manager immediately.
• Responsible for checking interior through all accessible windows.
• Open and inspect all compartments and seating areas.
• Complete Vehicle Safety Check on every vehicle.
• Assist with errands or tasks.
• Deliver parts or paperwork as requested.
• Help with setting up and closing the service area daily.
• Follow all dealership safety protocols and procedures.
• Operate vehicles safely and obey all traffic laws on and off the lot.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay Range of $15.00-17.00 per hour, paid weekly
• State-of-the-art facility
• Growth Opportunities within
• Full medical, dental and vision insurance
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Employee Discounts on Vehicles
• Employee Appreciation Lunches
• Employee Recognition Awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees