Automotive Porter

Porter Position

Van Bortel Automotive Group includes Van Bortel Subaru, Van Bortel Ford, and Van Bortel Chevrolet. Kitty Van Bortel owns one of the top selling Subaru dealerships in the nation, as well as one of the most successful Ford dealerships in a multi-state area. Her automotive group is now one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the greater Rochester, NY area.

Van Bortel believes that no organization is any better than the people who work for it. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that we set high standards of integrity with an aggressive, enthusiastic attitude in all that we do. We promise to maintain a well-trained workforce and a safe, modern facility in order to render our customers the best possible support and to provide our employees a secure future.

All inquiries should be directed to the hiring manager, Marnie Race.

Job Description

Van Bortel is currently hiring for a Porter position in our service department. This position is a full-time position qualifying the candidate the option to elect a variety of benefits. The schedule consists of 3 days per week working either a Monday - Wednesday shift or a Thursday - Saturday shift, both 7:30 am - 9:00 pm with a one-hour lunch and a half hour dinner. The shift worked will rotate every 4 - 5 weeks. The primary porter responsibilities and job duties are to greet customers in the service drive and perform a walk around inspection of the cars. The porter will then provide the customer direction to the Service Advisors and prepare the customer's car for service by installing a window tag, a matching key tag, covering the seat, and installing a floor mat. The Porter will then proceed to park the car in the designated service lot and hang the keys. The Porter will retrieve cars for customers, as well as maintain the parking and retrieval of Service Loaner cars as needed or directed. The Porter is responsible for keeping the service drive lane clean, as well as for providing shuttle rides as needed, picking up and dropping off customers' cars to their homes as needed, and completing a daily checklist with the other porters of all cleaning duties around the Service Shop. This description is not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned as needed.

This is a team position of 2-3 porters per shift who share responsibilities and work together to maintain the service drive. Van Bortel is looking for a person who can work within a team and provide assistance to co-workers. The ideal candidate will be reliable and able to work the 3-day shift each week. The porter should be an independent thinker who can recognize and perform other duties during slower times of the shift. The position requires the ability to walk, stand, and bend for long periods of time in varying environmental conditions.

Additional Qualifications

• Able to drive both standard and manual transmission vehicles
• Possess a High School diploma or equivalent
• Possess a Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
• Possess or have access to reliable transportation to and from work every shift

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan + Match
• Paid Time off including sick and vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Mentorship Program
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Training
• Life Insurance
• Legal Services
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Health and Wellness
• Discounts on products and services

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.