Automotive Dealership Porter

Sunset Ford of Waterloo; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Car pricing on new/used vehicles

Referral bonuses

Team atmosphere

Performance reviews

Job summary

Sunset Ford of Waterloo is seeking a Full-Time Service Shop Porter to keep our service area clean, organized, and safe so technicians can focus on repairs. This fast-paced, physical role involves moving throughout the shop, cleaning spills, and maintaining floors and restrooms.

You will work with the service team to support operations, handle waste disposal, and assist with general shop tasks. A valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and be on your feet throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of technician work areas, service bays, and shop floors.
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning of oil, grease, coolant, transmission fluid, and other spills.
• Scrub and maintain shop floors with floor scrubbers and pressure washers.
• Empty trash, recycling and shop waste.
• Organize and dispose of cardboard, scrap metal, tires and shop materials.
• Clean and restock restrooms for employees and customers.
• Keep walkways and exterior areas clean, including snow/ice removal.
• Move vehicles safely between service drive, bays and parking areas.
• Assist technicians and management with shop support duties.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Dependable attendance

Team player

Valid driver's license

Stamina

Job description

Full-Time Service Shop Porter

Our Service Shop Porter is the backbone of our technician team. This position is dedicated to the Service Shop Areas and is responsible for janitorial duties, such as keeping our service department clean, organized, and safe so our technicians can stay focused on repairing vehicles.

This is a fast-paced, physically demanding position that requires continuous movement throughout the day. If you enjoy staying active, take pride in hard work, and like seeing the results of your efforts, you’ll be a great fit to our team.

Physical Requirements

This is a full‑time, hands‑on position that requires continuous movement throughout your shift. You’ll spend your day walking, standing, bending, squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying while working in an active automotive shop environment with multiple employees and customers.

You’ll work around oil, grease, automotive fluids, cleaning products, loud equipment, and varying temperatures. This is not a desk job—it’s an essential role that helps keep our technicians and staff productive and our shop operating safely and efficiently.

Porter Responsibilities & What You’ll Do

• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the technician work areas, service bays, and shop floors.
• Perform heavy‑duty cleaning of oil, grease, coolant, transmission fluid, and other automotive spills to maintain a safe working environment.
• Scrub and maintain shop floors using floor scrubbers, pressure washers, and other cleaning equipment.
• Empty trash, recycling, and shop waste throughout the day.
• Organize and dispose of cardboard, scrap metal, used tires, and other shop materials.
• Clean and restock employee and customer restrooms.
• Keep walkways, driveways, and exterior shop areas clean, including snow and ice removal during winter weather.
• Move customer and dealership vehicles safely between the service drive, technician bays, and parking areas.
• Assist technicians and management with shop support duties as needed.

Porter Qualifications & What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Someone who enjoys staying busy and takes pride in a clean, organized workspace.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform physical work throughout the day.
• Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player.
• Ability to walk, squat, lift, bend, twist and be on your feet the entire shift.

Porter Benefits / Why Join Our Team

• Training on the job
• PAID Employee Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for full‑time employees
• PAID Vacation
• Competitive Pay with experience
• Employee Discounts on Parts & Service
• Employee Pricing on New & Used Cars
• Referral Bonuses
• Team Atmosphere
• Opportunity to grow your pay
• Ongoing growth feedback provided by scheduled Performance Reviews

Your work directly impacts the success of our technicians and the overall efficiency of our service department. If you’re looking for a stable, full‑time position where your hard work is recognized and appreciated by management and your co‑workers, we’d love to meet you.

About Us

Sunset Ford has been in business for over 100 years, established back in 1912 by Peter S. Heutel. Today, the 5th generation Heutel Family is proud to carry on this tradition serving the St. Louis, South County, & surrounding areas. We take great pride in customer service and always strive to exceed expectations. In fact, we have consistently won Ford Motor Company’s highest honor, the President’s Award, for excellence in customer service.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing a safe, drug‑free work environment. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre‑employment background check and drug test. Interested candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.