Service Porter

Description

Thousand Oaks, CA | Honda | Trusted brand | Entry-level | Career path | No experience required | Veterans encouraged to apply

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 Honda of Thousand Oaks, we serve a community that values trust and a service experience that respects their time. The Service Porter is an essential part of the team that keeps the service drive moving -- 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

Friendly and professional with guests -- a warm, composed presence on the drive matters

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

WHAT WE OFFER

$17 - $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 HONDA OF THOUSAND OAKS

Honda doesn't need to sell itself -- guests come in already believing in the brand, which means consistent traffic and a busy, energized service operation

Thousand Oaks is a strong, family-oriented community where guests return to the people who take care of them

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

Honda of Thousand Oaks is a high-volume, community-focused store where attitude and reliability get noticed -- and where a motivated person can build a real foundation in the automotive industry.

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