What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lot Attendant position at Swickard Auto Group?
Description
Responsibilities
Vehicle Management:
- Veterans encouraged to apply
- No prior automotive industry experience is required to apply!
Responsibilities
Vehicle Management:
- Park and organize incoming vehicles in designated areas, maximizing lot space utilization.
- Assist with vehicle movement between the lot, service department, and test drives.
- Conduct visual inspections of incoming and outgoing vehicles, noting any existing damage.
- Keep track of vehicle location and ensure all vehicles are properly accounted for.
- Maintain a clean and presentable appearance of vehicles which includes removing debris or elemental causations.
- Prepare vehicles for customer viewing by ensuring proper window stickers, pricing information, and dealership branding are displayed.
- Strategically position high-demand vehicles for optimal customer visibility.
- Move sold vehicles and maintained fresh inventory on the showroom floor.
- May assist with vehicle pre-delivery preparations (washing, vacuuming).
- May perform minor maintenance tasks like topping off fluids or replacing batteries (depending on dealership policy).
- Provide a friendly and professional attitude to potential customers browsing the lot.
- Answer basic customer questions about vehicle features and availability, directing them to salespeople when needed.
- Assist customers with test drive preparation (retrieving keys, paperwork).
- Maintain the cleanliness and order of the dealership lot, removing trash and debris.
- Report any safety hazards or maintenance needs for the lot to a supervisor.
- Demonstrates a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Strong work ethic and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for keeping the lot organized and presentable.
- Good physical condition able to perform manual labor tasks (walking, bending, pushing/pulling vehicles).
- Standing and Walking: Attendants spend significant time on their feet, walking around the dealership lot and moving vehicles.
- Lifting and Pushing: They must be able to lift up to 50lbs of equipment and push cars, often in tight spaces.
- Reaching and Bending: Attendants frequently reach, bend, and stoop to access vehicle doors and features.
- Weather Tolerance: Attendants must be able to work in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
- Career Path – Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
- Ongoing training and support
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.
- Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
- Optional disability coverage
- 401k plan – invest in your future!
- PTO and paid Holidays
- We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
- We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service.
- We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
- Culture: We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!
- Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
- We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.