Service Porters are responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the sale and upkeep of new/ used vehicles and helping O’GARA improve the overall quality and effectiveness of its customer interactions, especially during the vehicle buying process. Service Porters strive to maintain clean and luxurious appearing vehicles and assist with preserving our upmarket showroom ambience. To perform this job successfully, Service Porters must have reliable ability to operate and maneuver vehicles safely in all types of conditions, including multi-vehicle driving environments, congested areas with obstacles and limited space, and mastery of reversing and parallel parking.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Demonstrable experience as a Porter or similar
Working knowledge of basic car maintenance would be advantageous
Ability to assume responsibility for the valuable property of customers and the dealership
Willingness to learn and perform a wide range of allocated tasks
Ability to take accurate notes regarding vehicle movements and vehicle conditions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to work irregular business hours, including evening hours, weekends and holidays
Must drive both manual and automatic transmission
Must be able lift and carry at least 25 pounds
Able to walk, run or stand for up to 8 hours at a time
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to communicate, read, and understand the English language
Able to stand for long periods of time during all types of weather conditions
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Moving cars between the dealership’s display area, workshop, storage facility and the pick-up point
Driving and handling all cars responsibly to ensure damage prevention and protecting dealership property at all times
Accounting for all cars on the lot
Ensuring cleanliness of the interiors and exteriors of cars on the lot
Providing assistance with keeping the lot and all surrounding areas clean and tidy at all times
Driving off-site to run dealership errands when required including pick-ups, deliveries, picking up mail, transporting customers
Performing basic maintenance tasks, such as changing batteries and filling up on gas, oil and other fluids
Assist with service write-up and tagging customer cars and trucks
Go on dealer trades. Must be able to do all paperwork involved. Responsible for inspecting both our vehicle and the unit we are receiving for perfect condition
and missing equipment
Other duties as assigned
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Health, Dental and Vision coverage for employee
401k Plan
Paid time off
Paid training, growth opportunities
Employee vehicle purchase plans
Discounts on products and services
Long term job security
We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status