Service Porter
Fremont, CA Service Department
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Fremont, CA | Lexus | Luxury brand | Entry-level | Career path | No experience required | Bay Area | Veterans encouraged to apply | $19 - $20/hr


Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.


At Lexus of Fremont, we hold every part of our operation to the standard the Lexus brand demands. Our guests expect a premium experience -- and that standard starts the moment they pull onto our service drive. The Service Porter is an essential member of the team who makes that first impression count, and for the right person, it's the beginning of a real career in the automotive industry.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Move and stage vehicles between lot locations, service bays, and the service drive -- safely, efficiently, and with care for every vehicle in your hands

• Greet guests on the service drive with a friendly, professional presence -- you're often the first face they see

• Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of vehicles in the service department -- every car returned to a guest should leave in better condition than it arrived

• Keep the service drive, lot, and common areas clean, organized, and ready for guests at all times

• Assist service advisors and technicians with vehicle movement and staging to keep the workflow moving without delays

• Perform vehicle wash and detail duties as needed to support delivery readiness

• Support the service team with general tasks that keep the department operating at full speed


WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• No prior automotive experience required -- we will train the right person from day one

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record -- required

• Able to remain on your feet and stay active throughout your shift -- this is a physical, on-the-go role

• Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in doing the job right every time

• Moves with a sense of urgency -- the service drive counts on you to keep things flowing

• Professional and composed with guests -- Lexus guests expect a premium experience at every touchpoint

• A hospitality mindset -- every vehicle you touch belongs to a guest who trusts us with it


WHAT WE OFFER

$19 - $20/hr

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• On-the-job training -- no experience necessary

• A genuine career path -- motivated porters at Swickard have grown into technician, parts, service advisor, and service leadership roles

• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

• A team culture where entry-level means the beginning, not the ceiling


WHY LEXUS OF FREMONT

• Lexus is one of the most respected luxury brands in the country -- a name worth having on your resume and a guest base that appreciates a team that shows up and takes care of them

• Fremont is a growing city in the heart of the Bay Area -- a store with strong volume and a community that values quality service

• The Service Porter role has launched careers across the Swickard organization -- into the shop, the parts department, the service drive, and into management

• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry

• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- apply to every role on the team, from the service drive to the showroom floor

• A supportive environment where your effort is visible, your growth is invested in, and your potential has real room to develop


Lexus of Fremont is a store that takes the guest experience seriously at every touchpoint -- and the service drive is no exception. It's a fast-moving, team-oriented environment where reliability and a professional presence get noticed quickly.


If you're looking for an entry point into the automotive industry at a premium brand, with a genuine path forward -- this is a strong place to start.

Salary Description
$19 - $20 / hr