Sales Porter

DuPratt Ford Dixon; Dixon (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPratt Ford Dixon is seeking a Porter to support the Sales department by moving and cleaning vehicles and keeping the lot organized. The role involves customer-vehicle pickups/deliveries and basic maintenance tasks as requested by management.

The ideal candidate may have little to no prior experience; a high school diploma or GED is acceptable with some related training. The position requires physical work in all weather conditions and strong attention to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience options range from no experience to a high school diploma or GED with some related training.
• No required specialized skills are listed beyond standard reading/comprehension and safety.
• Dealership context implies ability to read instructions and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Keep the vehicle lot neat and orderly and move cars as directed by the used-vehicle manager.
• Clean interior and wash exterior of vehicles, including trunk, glove compartment, tires, and windows.
• Pickup and delivery of vehicles to customers as directed by management.
• Start vehicles daily and report problems; ensure vehicles are fueled.
• Pickup parts from the parts department.
• Perform light maintenance on vehicles as needed (e.g., wiper blades, tires, fluids).
• Ensure required forms and stickers are displayed properly.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Education

No prior experience or training

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Porter

Summary

Moves and cleans vehicles, keeps vehicles in sound visual condition and helps the managers as requested.

Essential Duties

• Keeps Vehicle lot neat and orderly, moving cars as directed by the used-vehicle manager and in accordance with dealership display standards.
• Cleans interior and wash exterior of vehicles, including the trunk, glove compartment, tires, windows etc. as needed.
• Picks up vehicles from and delivers vehicles to customers as directed by management.
• Starts vehicles daily and reports any problems or concerns. Keep vehicles fueled.
• Picks up parts from the parts department.
• Performs light maintenance on vehicles as needed, i.e., replaces windshield wiper blades, repairs or changes tires, replenishes fluids etc.
• Ensures that required forms/stickers have been completed and are properly displayed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Marginal DutiesKeep the grounds free of debris and trash. Maintain the porter area to ensure it’s clean and safe at tall times. Monitor the interior of the dealership to make sure it is free of trash and clean.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• No prior experience or training.
• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver's License

Physical DemandsMust be able to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time due to different sales situations. Must be able to work in all types of weather to include rain, cold, heat, and wind. Must be able to reach, kneel, and bend over repeatedly during the day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Title: PorterDepartment: Sales

Reports To: Sales Manager