Trade Driver

Swickard Auto Group; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Gresham Toyota, part of Swickard Auto Group, is seeking a dependable Trade Driver to transport trade-ins, auctions, and inter-store transfers around the Portland metro. You’ll inspect vehicles, document conditions, and support the used-vehicle operation with accurate, on-time transportation.

Hiring drivers with prior automotive transport or dealer-trade experience earn a wide pay range; the job offers benefits, PTO, insurance, and employee vehicle discounts.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Clean driving record required.
• Prior automotive transport, dealer trade, or auction driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport trade-in vehicles from customer locations, auctions, and other dealerships to the Gresham Toyota lot.
• Inspect vehicles before and after transport and document existing condition.
• Conduct dealer trades and transport to/from other dealerships in the network as directed.
• Run auction assignments and deliver purchased or transferred units.
• Maintain transport logs and vehicle condition documentation.
• Communicate any vehicle condition concerns or delays.
• Assist with lot organization and vehicle staging as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Automotive transport experience

Job description

Description

Gresham, OR | Toyota | Trade driver | Driver | Vehicle transport | Lot | Auction | Entry level | Automotive | Portland metro | East Portland | Multnomah County | Veterans encouraged to apply | $16 - $30/hr

IS THIS YOU?

• You're a safe, reliable driver who handles vehicles that don't belong to you with the same care you'd give your own -- trade-ins arrive in every condition and the driver who inspects carefully, documents accurately, and transports without incident keeps the used vehicle operation running smoothly
• You're looking for an active, road-based role at a high-volume east Portland Toyota store where your reliability and attention to detail are a genuine operational contribution every day

WHO WE ARE

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.

Gresham Toyota runs a high-volume used vehicle operation on Portland's east side. Trade-ins, auction purchases, and inter-store transfers move through this store daily -- and the Trade Driver is the person who keeps that inventory moving accurately and on time. The wide pay range reflects experience: a driver with prior automotive transport, auction, or dealer trade experience comes in higher; a driver who is new to the role and learning the operation starts lower and earns as they develop.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Transport trade-in vehicles from customer locations, auctions, and other dealerships to the Gresham Toyota lot -- driving safely and efficiently across the Portland metro area and beyond as needed
• Inspect vehicles before and after transport -- documenting existing condition accurately so the used vehicle team has a clear record of what arrived and when
• Conduct dealer trades -- transporting vehicles to and from other dealerships in the network as directed by sales and used vehicle management
• Run auction assignments -- driving to and from auction facilities to pick up purchased inventory and deliver sold or transferred units
• Keep accurate transport logs and vehicle condition documentation throughout every assignment
• Communicate proactively on any vehicle condition concerns, transport delays, or issues discovered during pickup or delivery
• Assist with lot organization and vehicle staging as needed between transport assignments

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record -- required
• Prior automotive transport, dealer trade, auction driving, or related driving experience preferred -- the wide pay range reflects where candidates with experience enter versus those learning the role
• Reliable and punctual -- transport assignments have timing dependencies and the team depends on the driver following through without being chased
• Detail-oriented on vehicle condition documentation -- accurate inspection notes at pickup protect the store and the used vehicle team from disputes down the road
• Comfortable driving a wide range of vehicle makes, models, and sizes
• Familiarity with the Portland metro road network a meaningful advantage

WHAT WE OFFER

• $16 - $30/hr -- rate reflects prior automotive transport and dealer trade experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• A stable, active role with a clear daily structure at one of Portland's highest-volume Toyota stores
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY GRESHAM TOYOTA

• A high-volume east Portland Toyota store with consistent trade-in and auction activity -- the Trade Driver here has real, steady work and the operation depends on someone they can count on
• The wide pay range is genuine -- prior automotive transport and dealer trade experience is valued and reflected in where you start, not treated as a bonus after the fact
• Gresham's working-community character means a straight-talking team that respects reliability and takes care of the people who show up and perform
• 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 how we treat our team just as directly as guests