Automotive Service Porter - Dearborn, Michigan, United States

The Position

The Service Porter is responsible for maintaining a clean and well-organized service vehicle area. The Perks include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discounts on Sales and Service
• Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)
• Voluntary Benefits (Flexing Spending Account, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection)
• 401(k) and Employer Match
• Holiday Savings Program with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Skills & Qualifications

• Current, Valid Driver’s license
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Ability to complete tasks independently and as part of a team
• Good work ethic, organized, and positive attitude

Education And Experience

No retail experience is necessary. A high school diploma or equivalent is nice to have, but not required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Keep the service vehicle lot neat and orderly, moving cars as directed by management and in accordance with facility display standards
• Cleaning the service department drive, write up area and shop
• Keep service vehicles clean as directed by management
• Clean interior and exterior of vehicles, including the trunks and glove compartments
• Wash service customer vehicles using cleaning solution, water, cloths, and brushes
• Apply special purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not remove, following recommendations of the product’s manufacturer
• Assist technicians with keeping the service department clean and organized
• Assist with property maintenance and appearance
• Greet customers immediately in a courteous and friendly manner
• Complete all training as directed by supervisor
• Police grounds of the dealership
• Wear company approved uniform
• Park vehicles from service
• Empty trash
• Drive shuttle
• Complete OSHA right-to-know training
• Follow policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook
• Any other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, and handle tools
• Requires the ability to lift 40 pounds of material
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts
• Potentially exposed to battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning materials or other toxic materials commonly found in a motor vehicle repair facility
• Frequently, exposed to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles

The Company

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 LaFontaine Family is actively involved with numerous non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and charities throughout southeast Michigan. The company represents the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, KIA, Lincoln, Mazda, RAM, Polestar, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo, and Volkswagen. The LaFontaine Family Deal is available at www.familydeal.com. Our Mission is to Build Lifelong Relationships that Connect Families, Strengthen Communities, and Personalize the Automotive Experience. Our Core Values are Accountability, Responsibility, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, and Passion. LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.