Automotive Service Porter - Walled Lake , Michigan, United States

The Position

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

Skills & Qualifications

• Current, Valid, Driver’s license; satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Required.
• Ability to complete tasks on your own as well as with a team.
• Good work ethic, organized, and positive attitude are a must.

Education And Experience

• No retail experience is necessary.
• High school diploma or the equivalent is nice to have, but not necessary.

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.
• Clean engine to remove grease and other materials.
• 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.
• Parking 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.
• Is 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.