Vehicle Prep Porter / PDI Technician
About The Position
We're looking for a dependable, energetic, and detail-oriented Vehicle Prep Porter / PDI Technician to join our fast-paced dealership team. If you enjoy working around vehicles, take pride in delivering quality work, and thrive in a busy environment, we'd love to meet you. As a Vehicle Prep Porter / PDI Technician, you'll play an important role in ensuring every vehicle is clean, inspected, fueled, and ready for display, customer delivery, or service. Working closely with our Sales, Service, and Reconditioning teams, you'll help maintain an efficient workflow while delivering an exceptional customer experience. This position offers a clear career path, beginning with foundational vehicle preparation responsibilities and progressing into Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and new vehicle inventory responsibilities.
Requirements
- Dependable, self-motivated, and enjoys working in a team-oriented environment.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles (preferred).
- Strong work ethic and excellent attendance.
- Positive attitude with a customer-first mindset.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to stand, bend, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
- Basic computer and technology skills.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous dealership, porter, detailing, automotive, or parts experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare new and pre-owned vehicles for customer delivery and dealership display.
- Wash, clean, fuel, and detail vehicles to dealership standards.
- Install buyer's guides, stock tags, license plate brackets, stickers, and required addendums.
- Apply windshield protection products according to dealership standards.
- Move vehicles safely throughout the dealership and service areas.
- Transport vehicles for sublet services when needed.
- Assist with maintaining dealership lots, grounds, and vehicle organization.
- Take inventory photos and prepare vehicles for online merchandising.
- Maintain dealership cleanliness, including trash removal and tire disposal.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Perform Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) preparation on new Honda inventory.
- Install factory and dealer accessories according to Honda iN standards.
- Complete new vehicle check-in paperwork accurately and efficiently.
- Perform damage inspections during transport unloads.
- Coordinate with Sales, Service, and Parts to prepare incoming inventory.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with performance-based compensation
- Health and dental insurance
- Supplemental vision, dental, and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Closed on major holidays
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance coverage at no cost, fully paid by the employer
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Club Discount
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employee discounts on parts and services
- Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
- Fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Supportive, friendly, and positive company culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
