Service Porter

Swickard Auto Group; Gladstone (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance options

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Swickard Auto Group in Gladstone, OR is hiring a Service Porter for an entry-level position needing no experience. The Porter will be responsible for moving vehicles, greeting guests, and maintaining cleanliness in the service department.

Great candidates will have a valid driver's license, a professional demeanor, and the ability to stay active during their shifts. The job offers competitive pay of $18-$20 per hour with benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• No prior automotive experience required; training provided.
• Valid driver's license is a must.
• Ability to remain on your feet and stay active during the shift.

Responsibilities

• Move and stage vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Greet guests with a friendly presence.
• Maintain cleanliness in the service department.
• Assist service advisors with vehicle movement.
• Perform vehicle wash and detail duties as needed.
• Support the service team with general tasks.

Skills

Clean driving record

Friendly and professional demeanor

Ability to stay active

Sense of urgency

Job description

Overview

Location: Gladstone, OR
Company: Swickard Auto Group (Honda)
Position: Service Porter - entry level, no experience required
Pay: $18-$20 per hour
Veterans encouraged

What You’ll Do

• Move and stage vehicles between lot locations, service bays, and the service drive – safely, efficiently, and with care for every vehicle in your hands
• Greet guests on the service drive with a friendly, professional presence – you’re often the first face they see
• Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of vehicles in the service department – every car returned to a guest should leave in better condition than it arrived
• Keep the service drive, lot, and common areas clean, organized, and ready for guests at all times
• Assist service advisors and technicians with vehicle movement and staging to keep the workflow moving without delays
• Perform vehicle wash and detail duties as needed to support delivery readiness
• Support the service team with general tasks that keep the department operating at full speed

What We’re Looking For

• No prior automotive experience required – we will train the right person from day one
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record – required, as vehicle movement is central to this role
• Able to remain on your feet and stay active throughout your shift – this is a physical, on-the-go role
• Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in doing the job right every time
• Moves with a sense of urgency – the service drive counts on you to keep things flowing
• Friendly and professional with guests – a warm, composed presence on the drive matters
• A hospitality mindset – every vehicle you touch belongs to a guest who trusts us with it

What We Offer

• $18-$20 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• On-the-job training – no experience necessary
• A genuine career path – motivated porters have grown into technician, parts, service advisor, and service leadership roles
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• A team culture where entry level means the beginning, not the ceiling

Why Swickard Honda of Gladstone

• Honda brand trust leads to consistent traffic and a busy, energized service operation
• Gladstone is a welcoming community in the greater Portland metro area – a store where your reliability and character build a reputation that follows you
• The Service Porter role has launched careers across the Swickard organization – into the shop, the parts department, the service drive, and into management
• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country – ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
• Our HEART values – Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank – apply to every role on the team, from the service drive to the showroom floor
• A supportive environment where your effort is visible, your growth is invested in, and your potential has real room to develop

Our store is a high-volume, community-focused environment where attitude and reliability get noticed. If you’re looking for an entry point into automotive with a genuine path forward, this is a strong place to start.