Vehicle Prep Porter & PDI Tech — Career Growth Path

Don Ayres Automotive Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 匹

Job summary

Don Ayres Honda in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a dependable Vehicle Prep Porter / PDI Technician to help move inventory through every stage of recon, ensuring vehicles are clean, inspected, and ready for display and delivery.

You’ll start with fundamentals of vehicle prep, lot organization, and delivery preparation, with opportunities to advance into PDI-related responsibilities on Honda standards. Training provided; strong attendance and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to safely operate automatic and manual-transmission vehicles.
• Strong work ethic and excellent attendance.
• Positive attitude and customer-first mindset.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand, bend, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new and pre-owned vehicles for customer delivery and dealership display.
• Wash, clean, fuel, and detail vehicles according to dealership standards.
• Prepare vehicles for Sales team and online merchandising.
• Take inventory photos and ensure vehicles are properly prepared for online presentation.
• Install buyer’s guides, stock tags, license plate brackets, stickers, and required addendums.
• Apply windshield protection products according to dealership standards.
• Move vehicles safely throughout dealership, sales, service, and reconditioning areas.
• Transport vehicles to and from outside/sublet services when needed.
• Help maintain organized vehicle lots and ensure inventory is parked in the appropriate locations.
• Assist with maintaining dealership cleanliness, including trash removal and tire disposal.
• Communicate with Sales, Service, Parts, and Reconditioning to help keep vehicles moving through the workflow.
• Perform other related responsibilities as needed to support dealership operations.

Skills

Reliable

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Customer-focused

Willing to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Don Ayres Honda in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a dependable Vehicle Prep Porter / PDI Technician to help move inventory through every stage of recon, ensuring vehicles are clean, inspected, and ready for display and delivery.

You’ll start with fundamentals of vehicle prep, lot organization, and delivery preparation, with opportunities to advance into PDI-related responsibilities on Honda standards. Training provided; strong attendance and teamwork are essential.