Rental Porter

Jim Burke Ford Lincoln; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Discounts on Sales/Service/Rental

Uniforms

Paid Training

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Jim Burke Ford Lincoln is seeking a Rental Porter to move, detail, and clean rental vehicles, ensuring fleet readiness and high customer service standards. The role includes washing exteriors and interiors, inspecting for defects, and supporting daily rental department operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and the ability to drive both automatic and manual transmissions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a similar role is a plus.
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and staff.
• Must be able to drive both automatic and manual transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Moves and cleans rental vehicles to maintain appearance and safety standards.
• Washes and conditions vehicle exteriors and interiors.
• Inspects vehicles for defects and ensures proper operation.
• Keeps rental areas clean and stocked with supplies.
• Follows rental policies, procedures, safety, and environmental rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Rental Porter moves and cleans vehicles, keeps rental areas clean, details vehicles after each rental (including fleet vehicles), checks and adds fluids to vehicles as required, drives vehicles to and from dealer service areas when required, and delivers vehicles to customers as needed. The Rental Porter may assist rental customers as needed to support department operations and ensure excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, detailing experience, a general mechanical aptitude, an unrestricted driver's license, and a clean driving record. Candidates must be able to drive both manual and automatic transmissions and work productively in a team environment and must have a positive attitude, professional appearance, and the ability to deliver world‑class customer service. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and professionally. Experience in a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Helps maintain rental vehicle appearance and safety standards and ensures the rental department runs in an efficient manner by performing duties such as inventory stocking and other general functions
• Washes and conditions vehicle exterior, including tires, wheels, carpet cleaning
• Cleans and conditions vehicle interior, including vacuuming, shampooing, applying fabric/leather treatments, and polishing
• Inspects vehicles for noticeable defects, such as dents, scratches, torn upholstery, and poor mechanical operation
• Ensures that work areas are clean and that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored
• Follows all rental policy, procedure, safety, and environmental rules
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience in a similar role a plus
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff
• Neat, clean, and professional in appearance and demeanor
• Must be able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Highly professional and dependable
• Basic computer and internet skills

Company Description

Become a member of a winning team that offers growth opportunities, excellent earning potential, and leadership that fosters engaged team members.Jim Burke Ford Lincolnis one of the top five Ford dealers in California and a recipient of the Ford Motor Company President’s Award—the highest honor bestowed upon a dealership. The dealership corporation was founded in 1913 and is one of the oldest in the nation. With almost 300 employees, our vision of “Building lasting relationships” has become the cornerstone of everything we do.
We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

Benefits

• An AWESOME place to work!
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Discounts on Sales/Service/Rental
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Training
• Uniforms (For applicable position)

Rental Porter

The Rental Porters hours will be full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.