Longo Toyota Service Valet
About The Position
The Service Valet creates the first and last impression for guests by moving vehicles smoothly, safely, and efficiently while representing the dealership in a professional and friendly manner. This entry-level role helps enhance the Longo guest experience and offers an opportunity to learn about the automotive industry, with potential to grow into roles such as Service Consultant, Service Technician, or Sales Consultant. The position is 100% on site at Longo Toyota in El Monte, California, and pays a base hourly rate of $18.00. The ideal candidate is energetic, self-motivated, a team player, communicates well, and approaches tasks positively. Training is provided. The role involves handling and parking customer vehicles, maintaining an orderly and secure service parking lot, assisting the service department, and following company safety policies. It includes outdoor work in varying weather conditions and physically demanding tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to coordinate activities with other employees.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information in English.
- Ability to work well with the public.
- Valid driver's license and an acceptable, safe driving record that can be maintained.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently bending, stretching, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing; adjusting, moving, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds; working in tight or confined spaces; standing or sitting for prolonged periods; operating motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment; and ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including low and high temperatures, precipitation, and wind, as well as in noisy environments and small or enclosed spaces.
Nice To Haves
- At least six months of customer service experience is desired.
Responsibilities
- Install and remove disposable seat covers, steering wheel covers, floor mats, and ID tags in vehicles brought in for service.
- Drive vehicles from the service lane to their appropriate spaces in the service parking lot.
- Keep the parking lot neat and organized.
- Ensure vehicles in the service parking lot are secured.
- Assist with moving disabled vehicles in or around the service department.
- Retrieve customer vehicles from the parking lot.
- Help maintain a professional appearance in the service departments.
- Inspect vehicles for lot damage that may have occurred during their stay in the service department.
- Follow company safety policies and practices.
- Assist in other areas of the service department as needed, including closing duties such as taking out trash from technician stalls.
- Maintain high ethical standards and a professional appearance.
Benefits
- Weekly pay, with payday every Friday.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Vacation accruals for full-time or part-time team members.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits available to full-time team members.
- Team member referral bonus program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Discounts with corporate partners.
- Development and growth opportunities.
- Free employee parking.
- Free on-site gym.
- Team member discounts on cars, service, parts, and retail goods.
- Ongoing training and industry education through Penske College.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
