What are the responsibilities and job description for the POWERSPORTS PORTER position at Big O Powersports LLC?
Job Summary
Are you a motorcycle and powersports enthusiast looking to get your foot in the door at a fast-paced dealership? We are seeking a dependable, safety-conscious Powersports Porter to join our team. In this entry-level role, you will be the backbone of our daily operations, ensuring our vehicle lot, showroom, and service departments run smoothly. You will handle everything from detailing premium machines to assisting technicians and moving heavy units safely.
Key Responsibilities
- Vehicle Detailing: Clean, wash, and detail motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and personal watercraft to immaculate showroom standards.
- Lot & Inventory Movement: Transport units efficiently between the showroom floor, outdoor vehicle lots, staging areas, and the service department.
- Service Tech Support: Assist service technicians with daily workflow tasks, parts retrieval, and organizing the shop environment.
- Loading & Unloading: Safely secure, strap down, load, and unload powersports units onto trucks or trailers for transport.
- Facility Maintenance: Keep the dealership premises, walkways, and display areas clean, organized, and free of hazards. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Requirements & Qualifications
- Driver's License: Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for company insurability.
- Motorcycle Endorsement: A current motorcycle endorsement is strongly preferred (or a strong willingness to obtain one quickly).
- Riding Experience: Confident experience riding, handling, and maneuvering motorcycles of all sizes and manual transmissions.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions for extended periods.
- Heavy Lifting: Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and safely pushing heavy units (up to 850 lbs) throughout the shift.
- Schedule Availability: Ability to work a standard dealership schedule, typically including Saturdays (e.g., Tuesday through Saturday). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Preferred Extras (Nice-to-Haves)
- Prior experience as an automotive lot porter, detailer, or inventory clerk.
- Active forklift certification or experience with trailer handling (towing, backing, and loading).
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly compensation with growth pathways into Sales, Parts, or Service Technician roles.
- Robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Vacation Pay
- Generous employee discounts on gear, parts, and vehicles.
Salary : $17 - $20