Porter

Penske Automotive Group; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Porter to maintain vehicle organization and assist in customer service. In this dynamic role, you will drive vehicles, ensure cleanliness, and support inventory management while providing exceptional service to customers and dealership staff. This position offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential. If you thrive in a team setting and enjoy working with a diverse group of people, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company committed to excellence and make a difference in the automotive industry!

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive various vehicles.
• Six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles to maintain inventory and assist customers.
• Perform general cleanup of vehicles and maintain cleanliness of the lot.
• Ensure all required documentation is placed in vehicles.

Skills

Driving vehicles (automatic and manual)

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vehicle operation tools

Job description

Job Overview

Summary/Objective
The Porter keeps designated department area and outside vehicle lots neat and orderly, moving cars in accordance with company and manufacturers' policies and assisting with inventory paperwork among other duties.

Essential Functions

• Drives vehicles to and from showroom, exterior vehicle display areas, service department, parking garage or other storage areas to designated location as needed to maintain inventory and assist customers and other dealership employees in retrieval of vehicles
• Ensures all required documentation is placed in vehicles, including but not limited to window stickers, manuals, promotional materials
• Creates key tags for vehicles, organizes and maintains keys for new, used and loaner vehicles
• Delivers keys and other materials to various departments on request
• Greets customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Performs general cleanup of vehicles including dusting, vacuuming, wiping and rinsing
• Keeps vehicle lot(s) neat and organized
• Maintains cleanliness of designated department
• Shuttles customers as needed
• Fills vehicle with fuel
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Uses proper eye, hand, and body protection when using products that require protection
• Understands and follows work rules and procedures
• Follows all attendance and punctuality standards with adherence to timekeeping standards including recording time of arrival, departure and all breaks
• Follows lawful directions from supervisors
• Upholds the company's non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements
• Attends company meetings as required
• Works evening, weekend, and holiday work hours as required
• Maintains a professional appearance and a neat work area in accordance with company policy
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement
The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information.

Competencies

• Able to safely drive vehicles both automatic and manual transmission
• Good communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to perform basic math
• Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to interact well with others
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Works well in a team environment
• Able to work well with a diverse group of people

Physical Demands/Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Medium Work - lifting, pulling or pushing up to 50 pounds occasionally, or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, or 10 pounds of constantly as required to move objects. This position requires the ability to stand, sit, crawl, climb, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp. This position requires the ability to talk and hear. This position works in a covered area but will also work outside at times and could experience heat and cold, hazards, and noise.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Standard business hours with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferred Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent; six months or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/Licenses/Registrations)
Valid driver's license. Individuals under the age of eighteen (18) may not drive vehicles off of the dealership premises. Safety Sensitive Position.

The essential functions of this position require a person to work with hazardous or flammable materials; AND/OR to complete tasks in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, including without limitation the operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, or motor vehicles.

Dealership Name
Capitol Honda

745 W. Capitol Expressway Auto Mall, San Jose, California 95136

Internal Job ID
Porter-712811