Trade Driver

Trade Driver Opportunity At Gresham Toyota

Gresham, OR | Toyota | Vehicle transport | Lot | Auction | Entry level | Automotive | Portland metro | East Portland | Multnomah County | Veterans encouraged to apply | $16 - $30/hr

Is this you?

You're a safe, reliable driver who handles vehicles that don't belong to you with the same care you'd give your own -- trade-ins arrive in every condition and the driver who inspects carefully, documents accurately, and transports without incident keeps the used vehicle operation running smoothly

You're looking for an active, road-based role at a high-volume east Portland Toyota store where your reliability and attention to detail are a genuine operational contribution every day

Who we are

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

Gresham Toyota runs a high-volume used vehicle operation on Portland's east side. Trade-ins, auction purchases, and inter-store transfers move through this store daily -- and the Trade Driver is the person who keeps that inventory moving accurately and on time. The wide pay range reflects experience: a driver with prior automotive transport, auction, or dealer trade experience comes in higher; a driver who is new to the role and learning the operation starts lower and earns as they develop.

What you'll do

Transport trade-in vehicles from customer locations, auctions, and other dealerships to the Gresham Toyota lot -- driving safely and efficiently across the Portland metro area and beyond as needed

Inspect vehicles before and after transport -- documenting existing condition accurately so the used vehicle team has a clear record of what arrived and when

Conduct dealer trades -- transporting vehicles to and from other dealerships in the network as directed by sales and used vehicle management

Run auction assignments -- driving to and from auction facilities to pick up purchased inventory and deliver sold or transferred units

Keep accurate transport logs and vehicle condition documentation throughout every assignment

Communicate proactively on any vehicle condition concerns, transport delays, or issues discovered during pickup or delivery

Assist with lot organization and vehicle staging as needed between transport assignments

What we're looking for

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record -- required

Prior automotive transport, dealer trade, auction driving, or related driving experience preferred -- the wide pay range reflects where candidates with experience enter versus those learning the role

Reliable and punctual -- transport assignments have timing dependencies and the team depends on the driver following through without being chased

Detail-oriented on vehicle condition documentation -- accurate inspection notes at pickup protect the store and the used vehicle team from disputes down the road

Comfortable driving a wide range of vehicle makes, models, and sizes

Familiarity with the Portland metro road network a meaningful advantage

What we offer

$16 - $30/hr -- rate reflects prior automotive transport and dealer trade experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

Paid time off and paid holidays

A stable, active role with a clear daily structure at one of Portland's highest-volume Toyota stores

Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

Why Gresham Toyota

A high-volume east Portland Toyota store with consistent trade-in and auction activity -- the Trade Driver here has real, steady work and the operation depends on someone they can count on

The wide pay range is genuine -- prior automotive transport and dealer trade experience is valued and reflected in where you start, not treated as a bonus after the fact

Gresham's working-community character means a straight-talking team that respects reliability and takes care of the people who show up and perform

Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry

Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- apply to how we treat our team just as directly as our guests

If you're a safe, reliable driver who handles vehicles with care, documents accurately, and wants a stable road-based role at a high-volume east Portland Toyota store -- apply.