Porter

New Century Honda; California; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lot Porter to support both Sales and Service Departments. In this engaging role, you'll maintain the appearance of the car lots, ensuring they are attractive to potential buyers, while also assisting in the efficient operation of the dealership. Your responsibilities will include parking vehicles, moving them as needed, and ensuring all key tags and window stickers are properly managed. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the dealership's success. If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy working outdoors, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent communication and professional appearance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining car lots and transporting vehicles.
• Drive vehicles for dealer swaps and customer pickups.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Professional personal appearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Lot Porter assists both the Sales and Service Departments in maintaining the new and used car lots, and in transporting vehicles to appropriate departments for service and inventory control.

The Porter Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $16.50 and $18.00.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent.

Licenses

Driver's License

Other

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet company's production and quality standards.

Physical Requirements

Surroundings

• Move throughout the company facility for most of the shift.
• Spend time outdoors in the weather and elements.
• Spend time indoors in air-conditioned areas.

Sitting

On a regular basis

Standing

For prolonged periods

Walking

For prolonged periods

Bending, twisting and/or stooping

For prolonged periods

Kneeling and/or Squatting

For prolonged periods

Lifting

Over 50 lbs on a regular basis

Reaching and/or lifting overhead

On a regular basis

Climbing

Stairs

Repetitive hand/finger movement

For prolonged periods

Grasping/grabbing with hands

For prolonged periods

Pushing and Pulling

Prolonged periods

Expectations

General Expectations

• Must be able to follow instructions and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plan more effectively.
• Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.
• Know and understand the federal, state and local requirements which govern the company’s business.
• Follow lawful directions from supervisors.
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.
• Interact well with others and be a positive influence on employee morale.
• Uphold the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.

Job-Specific Expectations

• Parks vehicles in accordance with policy and under direction of Sales/Marketing to ensure that the lot is attractive to potential buyers.
• Assist Sales and Service Staff in moving vehicles to ensure efficient dealership operations.
• Responsible for adding and maintaining key tags and window stickers on all lot vehicles.
• Drives vehicles to other dealerships for 'dealer swaps' or to other vendors as requested.
• May pick-up or deliver customers as requested using dealership vehicles.