Automotive Valet

Darcars; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Plan including

401k

Employee discounts on vehicle/purchase

Community service initiatives

Internal career advancement

Job summary

DARCARS of Silver Spring is seeking an Automotive Valet to support customer satisfaction and dealership operations. You will manage vehicle flow, assist with service write-ups, and shuttle customers as needed, all while maintaining a courteous, professional presence.

This role requires a valid driver's license, a baseline driving record, and strong communication skills. Physical stamina and the ability to lift 30 lbs are necessary; detailing and manual-vehicle experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required.
• Strong communication with customers and staff is essential.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, understand and follow policy documents and instructions.
• Must be able to bend, twist, stand long periods in varying weather.
• Able to lift at least 30 lbs.
• Detailing experience is a plus.
• Ability to operate manual vehicles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a smile and provide professional service.
• Direct customers to parking or vehicle retrieval destinations.
• Assist with service write-up and tagging of vehicles.
• Support efficient vehicle flow as service tickets are generated.
• Move client vehicles to and from the shop as needed.
• Provide shuttle service to customers when requested.
• Report safety or policy concerns to management.
• Keep service area clean, floor dry, and trash removed.
• Maintain driveways, walkways, and debris removal.
• Follow dealership policies and procedures.
• Assist in dealer exchanges and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Good driving record

Customer service orientation

Age 18+

Policy comprehension

Physical stamina

Lifting 30 lbs

Detailing experience (plus)

Manual vehicle operation (plus)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

DARCARS of Silver Spring is now hiring an Automotive Valet

The Automotive Valet position plays an extremely important role in customer satisfaction and the overall continued success of our company. In this role, you areresponsible for lane management and will perform various tasks and errands.

For this role, you'll need:

• Valid driver's license and acceptable, safe driving record
• Strong communication skills with both customers and DARCARS employees
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must be at least eighteen years of age
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand for long periods of time in various weather conditions
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs
• Detailing experience is a plus
• Ability to operate manual vehicles is a plus

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including 401k
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives
• Internal career advancement opportunities

In this role, you'll:

• Conducts business in a professional and ethical manner
• Greets every customer with a smile
• Directs customers to their desired destinations when parking or retrieving their vehicles
• Assists with service write-up and tagging of customer vehicles
• Assists with efficient vehicle flow within dealership as service tickets are generated.
• Assists Advisors and Technicians by moving client vehiclesto and from the shop andanything else they may need to complete the service visit
• Provides shuttle service to customers, when requested
• Reports to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its employees or customers.
• Maintains cleanliness of service area, keeping floor clean and dry, as necessary
• Responsible for garbage removal
• Cleans driveway and walkways, removing debris, ice, and snow, as necessary.
• Complies with DARCARS policies and procedures
• Assist in dealer exchanges
• Other duties as assigned

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN). Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.