Longo Lexus Valet / Car Wash

Penske Motor Group; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid vacation time

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Referral bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Free employee parking

On-site gym

Weekly pay

Job summary

Penske Motor Group, located in El Monte, CA, is hiring for a Car Wash/Valet team member. The role involves ensuring customer satisfaction by safely moving vehicles and providing a tidy appearance for the service department.

Ideal candidates will exhibit strong teamwork and communication skills, have a valid driver's license, and be driven to provide excellent customer service. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth within the organization, including roles as a Service Consultant or Service Technician.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English.
• Energetic, self-motivated individual with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Install and remove seat covers and ID tags in vehicles.
• Drive vehicles safely to designated areas in the service lot.
• Inspect vehicles for damage during service.

Skills

Customer service experience

Team player

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our Car Wash/Valet team creates the first and last impression for our guests. The role involves moving vehicles smoothly, safely, and efficiently, representing the dealership in a professional and friendly manner. This is a full‑time entry level position at Longo Lexus in El Monte, CA, with opportunities for advancement to Service Consultant, Service Technician, Sales Consultant, or other roles within the organization.

Pay and Hours

• Base hourly rate of $18.00.
• Weekly pay – employees are paid every Friday.
• Full‑time schedule; part‑time options available.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Install and remove disposable seat covers, steering wheel covers, floor mats, and ID tags in all vehicles brought into service.
• Drive vehicles from the service lane to their proper places in the service parking lot in a neat and organized manner.
• Ensure all vehicles in the service parking lot are secured.
• Assist in moving disabled vehicles in or around the service department.
• Retrieve customer vehicles from the parking lot.
• Help maintain a professional appearance of the service department.
• Inspect each vehicle for lot damage that may have occurred during the vehicle’s stay in the service department.
• Follow all company safety policies and practices.
• Assist in all other areas of the service department as needed.
• Maintain high ethical standards and a professional appearance at all times.
• Work 100% on site at Longo Lexus in El Monte, CA.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) months of customer service experience (desired).
• Ability to coordinate activities with other employees; read and comprehend instructions in English; work well with the public.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Energetic, self‑motivated, a team player, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude.

Physical Demands

• Frequently bend, stretch, twist, or reach.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
• Operate outdoors in all weather conditions, including low and high temperatures, precipitation, wind, and noisy environments.
• Adjust, move, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.

Benefits

• 401k with a generous company match.
• Vacation accruals for full‑time or part‑time status.
• Vision, dental, and medical care benefits for full‑time team members.
• Team member referral bonus program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts with corporate partners.
• Free employee parking.
• On‑site gym, free of charge to team members.
• Development and growth opportunities.
• Other perks (weekly pay, etc.).

Reasonable Accommodations

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