Automotive Trade Driver — Transport & Inspect Vehicles

Gresham Toyota; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee vehicle discounts

Job summary

Gresham Toyota in Portland, OR, is seeking a Trade Driver to move and document inventory across the Portland metro area and beyond. You will transport trade-ins, inspect conditions, and perform dealer trades as part of a high-volume used-vehicle operation.

You must have a valid driver's license and bring prior automotive transport or dealer-trade experience if possible. The role offers a clear daily structure and opportunities for growth within the Swickard Auto Group.

Qualifications

• Safe driving practices and care with trade-ins and transported vehicles.
• Reliability and punctuality to support high-volume operations.
• Attention to detail in documenting vehicle condition and transport notes.

Responsibilities

• Transport trade-in vehicles from customer locations, auctions, and other dealerships to the Gresham Toyota lot, driving safely across the Portland metro area and beyond.
• Inspect vehicles before and after transport, documenting existing condition for records.
• Conduct dealer trades by transporting vehicles to and from other dealerships in the network.
• Run auction assignments, transporting to/from auction facilities to pick up inventory and deliver units.
• Keep accurate transport logs and vehicle condition documentation.
• Communicate proactively on vehicle condition concerns, delays, or issues during pickup or delivery.
• Assist with lot organization and vehicle staging between transport assignments.

Skills

Safe driving

Reliability

Detail-oriented

Portland roads knowledge

Job description

Gresham Toyota in Portland, OR, is seeking a Trade Driver to move and document inventory across the Portland metro area and beyond. You will transport trade-ins, inspect conditions, and perform dealer trades as part of a high-volume used-vehicle operation.

You must have a valid driver's license and bring prior automotive transport or dealer-trade experience if possible. The role offers a clear daily structure and opportunities for growth within the Swickard Auto Group.