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New Car Lot Porter - Kearny Mesa Subaru

Non-Exempt

Job Summary: 

The New Car Lot Porter is responsible for managing the organization and presentation of new vehicles on the lot, ensuring that the lot is clean, well-organized, and ready for customers. This role involves coordinating with sales staff, maintaining vehicle inventory, and providing excellent customer service.

Essential Functions: 

• Ensure that all new cars are properly displayed and organized on the lot.
• Regularly inspect the lot for cleanliness and ensure vehicles are free from dust, dirt, or debris.
• Rotate vehicles on the lot to ensure a fresh appearance and maximize visibility.
• Assist with vehicle check-in and check-out processes, including documenting vehicle condition and mileage.
• Conduct regular inspections of vehicles to ensure they are in pristine condition and report any issues to the appropriate staff.
• Ensure that all vehicles are properly fueled and maintained.
• Greet and assist customers visiting the lot, providing information about available vehicles and their features.
• Direct customers to sales staff or other departments as needed.
• Answer customer questions and provide exceptional service to enhance the customer experience.
• Coordinate with sales staff to ensure that new vehicles are easily accessible for test drives and customer viewings.
• Assist with preparing vehicles for delivery and ensuring all required documentation is completed.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle inventory and assist with updating vehicle information in the inventory management system.
• Help with administrative tasks related to vehicle sales and lot management.
• Adhere to all safety and security protocols to ensure the safety of vehicles and customers.
• Report any accidents, incidents, or safety hazards to management immediately.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one year of verifiable driving experience.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record; required to have California driver's license within 30 days following date of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in automotive sales, lot management, or a related field
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of vehicles and their features is beneficial.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Capable of handling physical tasks, including moving vehicles and performing light maintenance.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized lot.

Physical Demands: 

• Frequently stands, walks, sits; uses hands; frequently reaches with hands and arms; frequently talks and hears.
• Occasionally climbs or balances; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, squats or crawls; occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds.
• Physical ability to drive a vehicle for prolonged periods of time.

Environment/Noise: 

• Noise level is moderate. 
  May encounter many odors in the work area some of which may be hazardous.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions and equipment that may result in minor injuries; frequent exposure to contaminants such as antifreeze and chemical degreasers.
• May encounter variety of weather conditions working outside.
• May occasionally walk on slippery surfaces.
• Work is performed in a parking lot environment, which may include exposure to varying weather conditions.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• 401k (with Employer match)
• Vacation Package
• Tenure recognition and awards
• Vehicle Purchase Discount Program
• Vehicle Service Discount Program
• Golf Benefits at Maderas Golf Club (subject to qualification)

If you receive an offer of employment, it will be a conditional offer contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Sunroad is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal employment opportunities and access to all programs, services, and activities. If you require accommodations to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the HR Department to discuss your needs confidentially. We will work with you to identify appropriate accommodations based on your specific circumstances and in compliance with applicable laws.

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and maintain a drug-free workplace. If you receive an offer of employment, it will be a conditional offer contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Sunroad is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection,  race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); religion; religious creed; religious dress/grooming; color; age (40 and over); sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity (meaning a person’s identification as male, female, a gender different from the person’s sex at birth, or transgender); gender expression (including a person’s gender-related appearance or behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s sex at birth); national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; uniform service member status; military or veteran status; marital status; pregnancy; childbirth; medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breast feeding; medical condition (including cancer related or HIV/AIDS related); handicap; physical disability; mental disability; genetic characteristics; genetic information; or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws.  Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies equally to interns and volunteers.