Porter, Retail

The Lot Porter assists both the Sales and Service Departments in maintaining the new and used car lots, and in transporting vehicles to appropriate departments for service and inventory control.

The Porter Position has a pay scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include a base hourly compensation of between $16.50 and $20.00.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

Licenses

• Driver's License

Other

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet company's production and quality standards.

Physical Requirements & Surroundings

• Move throughout the company facility for most of the shift.
• Spend time outdoors in the weather and elements.
• Spend time indoors in air-conditioned areas.

Sitting

• On a regular basis.

Standing

• For prolonged periods.

Walking

• For prolonged periods.

Bending, twisting and/or stooping

• For prolonged periods.

Kneeling and/or Squatting

• For prolonged periods.

Lifting

• Over 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Reaching and/or lifting overhead

• On a regular basis.

Climbing

• Stairs.

Repetitive hand/finger movement

• For prolonged periods.

Grasping/grabbing with hands

• For prolonged periods.

Pushing and Pulling

• Prolonged periods.

Expectations

• Must be able to follow instructions and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to better utilize time and plan more effectively.
• Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technological changes in products and services.
• Know and understand the federal, state, and local requirements governing the company’s business.
• Follow lawful directions from supervisors.
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Work evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required.
• Interact well with others and be a positive influence on employee morale.
• Uphold the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.

Job-Specific Expectations

• Parks vehicles according to policy and under the direction of Sales/Marketing to ensure the lot is attractive to potential buyers.
• Assist Sales and Service staff in moving vehicles for efficient dealership operations.
• Responsible for adding and maintaining key tags and window stickers on all lot vehicles.
• Drive vehicles to other dealerships for 'dealer swaps' or to vendors as requested.
• May pick-up or deliver customers using dealership vehicles.