Lot Porter/ Valet - Smart Motors Toyota

Baxter Ford; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time position

Comprehensive benefits

Training and development

Employee discounts

Educational reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Smart Motors Toyota is seeking a dedicated Lot Porter to help transform the auto experience. You’ll check in vehicles, keep the lot organized, and assist guests with their needs while supporting service operations across the dealership.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a learning-focused environment. Join a team that values inclusion, transparency, and customer-centric service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.
• A team-first mindset with a win-together attitude.
• Desire to help others in all ways possible.
• Dedicated to creating meaningful outcomes in everything you do.
• Welcomes difference by listening and learning from diverse perspectives.
• Authentic communication with transparency and kindness.
• Curiosity and motivation for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Be prepared for and check-in transport vehicles in a timely manner.
• Keep service bay neat and orderly, moving cars as directed by the service manager.
• Shuttle driver as needed.
• Accurately receive payments for service work/rentals.
• Stock guest areas as needed.
• Move, retrieve and deliver vehicles to/from all property locations.
• Ensure vehicles are tagged and signed to meet display standards.
• Wash and fuel lot cars to maintain cleanliness and readiness for test-drives.
• Assist guests with their needs.

Skills

Team mindset

Helping others

Clear communication

Diversity awareness

Growth mindset

Curiosity

Job description

Description

Do you want to help transform the auto industry? Come let Smart Motors Toyota show you just how Remarkable you can be!

At Smart Motors Toyota, we are challenging the norm when it comes to both the car buying process and the employee experience. As a Smart Motors Toyota teammate, you are part of a growing company that strives for an inclusive culture, which is why we need you!

We value individuals who:

• Make it matter through being a caring team member.
• Are authentic and communicate with transparency and kindness.
• Welcome differences by seeking, listening, and learning from diverse perspectives.

At Smart Motors Toyota we encourage and support career development, job opportunities across multiple professions, an inclusive culture where everyone is a leader (from entry level up to general management), encouragement to be your authentic self, and an almost obsessive focus on the employee and guest experience. Combine that with market-leading benefits offerings and opportunities across multiple states, and we think you’ll agree that YOU BELONG AT SMART MOTORS TOYOTA!

Your Purpose as a Lot Porter:

• Be prepared for and check-in transport vehicles in a timely manner
• Keep service bay neat and orderly, moving cars as directed by the service manager and in accordance with dealership display standards
• Shuttle driver as needed
• Accurately receives cash, checks, and credit card payments for service work/ rentals.
• Stocking guest areas as needed
• Move, retrieve and deliver vehicles to/from all property locations
• Ensure vehicles are tagged and signed to meet dealership display standards
• Wash and fuel lot cars to ensure cleanliness and paint integrity and readiness for test-drives.
• Anticipate and assists all guests with any of their needs
• Verify the identity of the person picking up the vehicle by checking their name on credit card, check, or driver’s license.
• Organize and file repair orders, invoices, and lists of missing documents.
• Reconcile cash drawer during shift changes and daily for start/end of business.
• Provide backup assistance to all customer relations departments as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle

Additional Qualifications:

• A team-first always perspective with a desire to win together attitude.
• An innate desire to help others in all ways possible.
• Dedicated to creating meaningful outcomes in everything you do.
• Welcomes difference by seeking, listening, and learning from diverse perspectives.
• Authentically communicates with transparency, empathy, and kindness.
• Forever curious and motivated by a passion for continuous improvement.

Your Well-Being:

• Competitive Pay: $17.00/hour
• Flexible Work Schedule: Full-Time availability preferred!
• Comprehensive Benefits Offering: Market-leading medical plans including PPO, HSA, and FSA options; Multiple Dental (includes orthodontics) and Vision plans; Varying Vacation and Sick Leave available Day 1; 4 Week-Paid Parental Leave available Day 1; 401(k) Match with 100% vesting after 1 year and immediate eligibility at age 18; Short- and Long-Term Disability options; Accident and Critical Illness Plans; Basic Life, Pet, Legal, & Identity Insurance
• Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees
• Extensive Employee Discounts: Vehicle purchases, parts, service, hotels, travel, and more
• Educational Reimbursement: General and specialized technical automotive degrees
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day

Baxter Auto Group

Baxter Auto Group is one of the nation's leading automotive retail groups, serving the metro areas of Omaha, Lincoln, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, and Madison. The company operates 20 dealerships and represents eight of the nation's top automotive brands, including Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Subaru, and Mercedes-Benz.

Baxter Auto believes its exceptional employees truly distinguish the company in the marketplace. It continually invests in maintaining a remarkable employee experience, including industry-leading benefits, a flexible work-life balance, and an experience centered around four key pillars: purpose, growth, well-being, and belonging.

Employment with Baxter is contingent upon applicants’ successful completion of the background check process and drug screening test. Baxter embraces equal employment opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Baxter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Baxter will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable or limited in your ability to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at [phone], option #4 to request accommodation.