Service Porter

Description

Portland, OR | BMW | Luxury performance brand | Entry-level | Career path | No experience required | Veterans encouraged to apply | $18 - $22/hr

IS THIS YOU?

You're looking for an entry point into the automotive industry at a brand worth representing

You're reliable, energetic, and take pride in doing the small things right -- because you know they matter

You want to work somewhere your effort gets noticed and there's a real path to grow

WHO WE ARE

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 BMW of Portland, the service experience starts the moment a guest pulls onto the drive. The Service Porter is an essential part of making that experience seamless -- and for the right person, a genuine starting point for a career in the automotive industry.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Move and stage vehicles between the lot, 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 -- BMW 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

$18 - $22/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 BMW OF PORTLAND

BMW is one of the world's most respected performance luxury brands -- a name worth having on your resume and a guest base that appreciates a team that shows up with professionalism and care

Portland is a growing, design-forward city where the BMW brand resonates strongly -- a store with a loyal guest base and consistent service volume

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

BMW of Portland is a store that holds itself to a premium standard -- and that standard starts with the people on the drive. A motivated porter who shows up, takes care of every vehicle, and treats every guest with professionalism will get noticed here.

If you're looking for an entry point into automotive at a brand worth starting with -- we'd like to meet you.