Service Porter

Swickard Auto Group; Thousand Oaks, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental cover

Paid time off and holidays

On-the-job training

Career path opportunities

Employee vehicle purchase discounts

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Honda of Thousand Oaks, part of Swickard Auto Group, is hiring a Service Porter in Thousand Oaks, CA. This entry-level position requires no prior automotive experience and offers on-the-job training to grow within the company.

You will move and stage vehicles, greet guests, keep areas clean, and support advisors and technicians in a fast-paced service environment. Competitive hourly pay and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• No prior automotive experience required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Able to stay on your feet and be active during shifts.
• Reliable, punctual and takes pride in doing the job right.
• Moves with a sense of urgency to keep service drive flowing.
• Friendly and professional with guests.
• Hospitality mindset toward guests and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Move and stage vehicles between lot locations and service bays.
• Greet guests on the service drive professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of vehicles in the service department.
• Keep service drive, lot and common areas clean and ready.
• Assist service advisors and technicians with vehicle movement.
• Perform vehicle wash and detail duties as needed.
• Support the service team with general tasks to keep department running.

Job description

Description

Thousand Oaks, CA | Honda | Trusted brand | Entry-level | Career path | No experience required | Veterans encouraged to apply

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

At Honda of Thousand Oaks, we serve a community that values trust and a service experience that respects their time. The Service Porter is an essential part of the team that keeps the service drive moving -- and for the right person, it's the beginning of a real career in the automotive industry.

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


• 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

• $17 - $20/hr


• 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 at Swickard 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 HONDA OF THOUSAND OAKS

• Honda doesn't need to sell itself -- guests come in already believing in the brand, which means consistent traffic and a busy, energized service operation


• Thousand Oaks is a strong, family-oriented community where guests return to the people who take care of them


• 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

Honda of Thousand Oaks is a high-volume, community-focused store where attitude and reliability get noticed -- and where a motivated person can build a real foundation in the automotive industry.

If you're looking for an entry point into automotive with a genuine path forward -- this is a strong place to start.