RV Lot Porter / Forklift Operator

Tarpon Specialty Services; Aransas Pass (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement path into RV Technician

Paid forklift certification

Employee discounts on parts/services

Referral program

Stable dealership on Texas Coast

Job summary

Howdy RV in Aransas Pass, TX is hiring a full-time RV Lot Porter / Forklift Operator to keep the lot organized and sale-ready while safely moving units with a forklift. You will stage inventory, assist sales and service teams, and support out-door work in all weather.

This role offers a growth path into an RV Technician role with hands-on training, including certification, and a stable Texas Coast dealership environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver''s license.
• Forklift experience (certification preferred; we will certify the right candidate).
• Ability to pass a drug screening.
• Comfortable operating equipment around high-value inventory with care.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and lift and move heavy items safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely move, park, and stage RVs and boats on the lot using a forklift and tow vehicle.
• Load and unload inventory deliveries and dealer transfers.
• Keep the sales lot clean, organized, and presentable at all times.
• Wash and detail RV and boat exteriors.
• Perform basic grounds work (trash pickup, mowing, weed eating).
• Set up units for display, photos, and customer deliveries.
• Assist the service department with basic tasks as needed.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and follow all safety procedures and dealership standards.

Skills

Forklift experience

Driver's license

Drug screening

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Job description

Howdy RV is hiring a full-time RV Lot Porter / Forklift Operator at our RV and boat dealership in Aransas Pass, TX, minutes from Rockport, Portland, and Corpus Christi. If you want steady, hands-on outdoor work with a real path to becoming an RV Technician, this is it.

Lot Porter / Forklift Operator Job Overview

You’ll keep our RV and boat lot clean, organized, and sale-ready. You’ll move units safely with a forklift and tow vehicle, stage inventory for display and customer delivery, and support the sales and service teams every day. No two days look the same, and you’ll be outside and active for most of them.

Responsibilities

• Safely move, park, and stage RVs and boats on the lot using a forklift and tow vehicle

• Load and unload inventory deliveries and dealer transfers

• Keep the sales lot clean, organized, and presentable at all times

• Wash and detail RV and boat exteriors

• Perform basic grounds work (trash pickup, mowing, weed eating)

• Set up units for display, photos, and customer deliveries

• Assist the service department with basic tasks as needed

• Complete daily forklift inspections and follow all safety procedures and dealership standards

Growth Opportunity: RV Technician Career Path

For the right person, this role leads directly into a Technician-in-Training position. You’ll learn RV electrical, plumbing, and appliance systems, repairs, and diagnostics with hands-on training from our service team.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license

• Forklift experience (certification preferred; we will certify the right candidate)

• Ability to pass a drug screening

• Comfortable operating equipment around high-value inventory with care

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and lift and move heavy items safely

Preferred (Not Required)

• Forklift certification

• Experience towing or backing trailers

• Background in detailing, landscaping, marine, or general labor

• Mechanical aptitude or interest in becoming an RV technician

Pay and Benefits

• $15 per hour based on experience and forklift certification

• Clear advancement path into an RV Technician role

• Paid forklift certification and hands-on training

• Employee discounts on parts, accessories, and service

• Referral program

• Stable, growing dealership on the Texas Coastal Bend

Schedule and Location

• Full-time, in person

• Howdy RV, 2210 TX-35, Aransas Pass, TX 78336