PORTER - BMW of Newport

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.

Qualifications Education

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 RequirementsSurroundings

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 General Expectations

Must be ableo to follow instructions and communicated effectively both orally and in writing.

Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.

Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.

Know and understand the federal, state and local requirements which govern the company’s business.

Follow lawful directions from supervisors.

Understand and follow work rules and procedures.

Work evening, weekend and holiday work 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.

Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.

Job-Specific Expectations

Parks vehicles in accordance with policy and under direction of Sales/Marketing to ensure that the lot is attractive to potential buyers.

Assist Sales and Service Staff in moving vehicles to ensure efficient dealership operations.

Responsible for adding and maintaining key tags and window stickers on all lot vehicles

Drives vehicles to other dealerships for 'dealer swaps' or to other vendors as requested.

May pick-up or deliever customers as requested using dealership vehicles.