Service Porter

Job Title: Service Porter

Department : Service


Reports to: Service Manager/Parts Manager/General Manager


FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Direct Reports: None


Position Description: This position moves and cleans customer and company vehicles. The Service Porter greets customers in a courteous and friendly manner at all times. Must present a professional appearance and attitude.


Duties & Responsibilities:


The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Drives vehicles to and from service lane, service stalls, and parking lot as needed.
• Drives Customers to and from their home or other locations.
• Keeps new and used vehicle lots neat and orderly, moving cars as directed and in accordance with dealership display standards.
• Installs and removes disposable Seat Covers, Floor Mats and Tags Keys from customer and company Vehicles.
• Uses Two-way radios to communicate with staff.
• Vacuums and Washes with soap, water and other chemicals, Customer, New & Used Company vehicles
• Clean and sanitizes all touch area of vehicles at drop off and pick up of unit.
• Must be able to secure and keep accountability of vehicle keys.
• Secures and locks vehicles when they are parked in appropriate slot.
• Checks Daily for Damages to vehicles, Keys, floor mats, Owner's Manuals, vehicle accessories etc.
• Uses Key Tracking Machine to sign in and out vehicle keys.
• Identifies and Directs Service Advisors to their customers.
• Delivers keys and repair order hard copies to the appropriate Service Advisors workstation immediately after parking a vehicle in slot.
• Retrieves customer vehicles for pick up when Repair Orders are paid in full or as directed by the cashier or Service Advisors.
• Inspects each vehicle for damage prior to moving to ensure lot damaged has not occurred.
• Reports lot damage and accidents immediately to Management.
• Inspects New incoming Vehicles from Factory and dealer trades.
• Makes New Car Packets when needed.
• Drives vehicles to and from vendor locations as needed and requested.
• Sweeps floors when needed and Keeps Dealership lot free of trash and rubbish.
• Must cut tree branches on the fenced wall.
• Does miscellanies jobs as needed.

• Bring all customer concerns and complaints to the attention of the Service Manager or appropriate Manager.
• Parks customer and company vehicles to assigned locations.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Follow policies and procedures as set forth in Employee Handbook.

• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.
• Must use all company data bases and software according to company processes and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


High school diploma or equivalent, 1 - 3 months related experience or training, automotive experience preferred.


Must be excellent at communicating information to visitors and inquirers.


Must be able to work extended hours, evenings, holidays and weekends.


Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language.


Must have a Valid Driver's License and proof of insurance are required.


Must have a clean driving record and be able to pass an MVR and background check.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education & Experience:


High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Language Skills:


Ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with co-workers, potential and current clients, Ability to read, analyze and interpret written and verbal instructions in the English Language, with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, including writing grammatically by email and or text messages in the English Language, with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers in the English Language, with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day.


Mathematical Skills:


Basic Math such as addition and subtraction. Mathematical skills will be regularly required 5 days a week, 8 to 10 hours per day. Ability to calculate ETA (estimated time of arrival) of product by giving time frame in date and clock time format.


Reasoning Ability:


Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day. Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day. The above reasoning abilities will be regularly required 5 days a week, 8 to 10 hours per day.


Physical Demands:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work 5 days a week, 8 to 10 hours per day. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear in person and via phone with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day. The employee is frequently required to sit or stand as needed with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day (outside, or while driving) in a car lot environment. Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions. May require walking primarily on a level and unlevel surfaces for periodic periods throughout the day with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day.


The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-30 pounds with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc. with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day.


Work Environment:


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc. on a regular daily basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to an office and car lot work environment. The noise level in these work environments is usually moderate to high. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, and outside weather environment, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment such as, computers, phones, fax and scan machines. May require walking primarily on an unleveled surface for periodic periods throughout the day with a time duration of 5 days a week 8-10 hours per day.


The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written, or implied contract for employment. Martin Automotive Group/Glendora Chevrolet reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.


Martin Automotive Group/Glendora Chevrolet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status or on the basis of disability.


JOB CODE: 1000392