Dealership Porter

Automotive Dealership Porter

Job Title: Dealership Porter
Department: Service / Sales
Reports To: Service Manager or General Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Position Summary

The Dealership Porter is responsible for keeping dealership vehicles, customer areas, and the property clean, organized, and presentable. This position supports the sales and service departments by moving vehicles, assisting customers, maintaining lot organization, and helping ensure a professional dealership environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Move and park customer, inventory, and service vehicles safely around the dealership.
• Maintain an organized and clean vehicle lot.
• Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles as assigned.
• Deliver and retrieve vehicles from service areas, fuel stations, car washes, or other locations.
• Assist sales and service staff with vehicle preparation and movement.
• Keep showroom, customer waiting areas, sidewalks, and parking areas clean.
• Check vehicles for obvious cleanliness or presentation issues and report them to management.
• Maintain keys and vehicle locations according to dealership procedures.
• Assist customers with locating vehicles or directing them to the appropriate department.
• Remove trash and maintain clean work areas.
• Perform basic dealership errands and other duties as assigned.
• Follow all dealership safety policies and vehicle-handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a reasonably good driving record.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Ability to safely drive both automatic and manual-transmission vehicles, if required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean, professional appearance.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Previous automotive or dealership experience is helpful but not required.

Physical Requirements

The position may require frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and moving vehicles or equipment. The employee must be able to safely perform routine cleaning and vehicle-preparation duties.
Work Environment

This position works both indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to hot, cold, wet, or otherwise changing weather conditions. The Porter is expected to maintain a professional appearance and follow all dealership safety requirements.
Key Qualities

• Dependable and punctual
• Safety-conscious
• Team-oriented
• Customer-friendly
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Professional and courteous

Equal Opportunity Employer: The dealership provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.