Automotive Driver - Highland, Michigan, United States

About the role

The Driver position at LaFontaine Automotive Group involves transporting company vehicles, documents, and supplies, running errands, picking up and delivering customers to and from the dealership, and performing various other related duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate a passenger van safely and efficiently.
• Respond to requests from dispatch or management for scheduled and unscheduled pick-ups or drop-offs.
• Assist passengers in boarding and exiting the vehicle.
• Inspect the exterior and interior of the vehicle at the start of each shift for proper functioning of lights, signals, brakes, interior courtesy lamps, air conditioning/heating, warning lamps, mirror adjustment, tire inflation, windshield wipers, vehicle damage, etc.
• Ensure the vehicle is properly cleaned and refueled during each shift.
• Accurately complete the driver sheet for each shift with relevant information.
• Treat all guests, customers, and other persons courteously, professionally, and friendly.
• Move vehicles throughout the dealership, between dealerships, and pick up customer vehicles.
• Organize vehicle inventory around the dealership.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Current, valid driver's license.
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good work ethic, organized, and positive attitude.

Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Physical stamina and strength to lift 40 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee discounts on sales and services.
• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, employee assistance program, pet insurance).
• Voluntary benefits (flex spending account, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, legal & identity theft protection).
• 401(k) and employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job description.

Company Information

The LaFontaine Automotive Group was founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and Maureen LaFontaine. The group includes 54 retail franchises, 9 collision centers, and 34 Michigan retail locations. It employs nearly 2,500 individuals and is committed to personalizing the automotive experience by building lifelong relationships that connect families and strengthen communities. The company actively participates and contributes to numerous non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and charities throughout southeast Michigan. The mission is to build lifelong relationships that connect families, strengthen communities, and personalize the automotive experience. LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.