Vehicle Prep Porter / PDI Technician
Don Ayres Automotive Group · Fort Wayne, IN · 3 days ago
OTHRFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare new and pre-owned vehicles for customer delivery and dealership display.
- Wash, clean, fuel, and detail vehicles to dealership standards.
- 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 the dealership and service areas.
- Transport vehicles for sublet services when needed.
- Auxiliary tasks include assisting with maintaining dealership lots, grounds, and vehicle organization.
- Take inventory photos and prepare vehicles for online merchandising.
- Maintain dealership cleanliness, including trash removal and tire disposal.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) preparation on new Honda inventory.
- Install factory and dealer accessories according to Honda iN standards.
- Complete new vehicle check-in paperwork accurately and efficiently.
- Perform damage inspections during transport unloads.
- Cook up incoming inventory coordination with Sales, Service, and Parts.
Qualifications
- Dependable, self-motivated, and enjoys working in a team-oriented environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles (preferred).
- Strong work ethic and excellent attendance.
- Positive attitude with a customer-first mindset.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to stand, bend, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
- Basic computer and technology skills.
- Previous dealership, porter, detailing, automotive, or parts experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.