Vehicle Prep Porter ​/ PDI Technician

We're looking for a dependable, energetic, and detail-oriented
Vehicle Prep Porter / PDI Technician to join our fast-paced dealership team. If you enjoy working around vehicles, take pride in delivering quality work, and thrive in a busy environment, we'd love to meet you.

As a Vehicle Prep Porter / PDI Technician, you'll play an important role in ensuring every vehicle is clean, inspected, fueled, and ready for display, customer delivery, or service. Working closely with our Sales, Service, and Reconditioning teams, you'll help maintain an efficient workflow while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

This position offers a clear career path, beginning with foundational vehicle preparation responsibilities and progressing into Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and new vehicle inventory responsibilities.

This is a full-time position with a rotating schedule:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Every other Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • A weekday off will be provided during weeks when a Saturday is worked.

• Prepare new and pre-owned vehicles for customer delivery and dealership display.
• Wash, clean, fuel, and detail vehicles to dealership standards.
• Install buyer's guides, stock tags, license plate brackets, stickers, and required addendums.
• Apply windshield protection products according to dealership standards.
• Move vehicles safely throughout the dealership and service areas.
• Transport vehicles for sublet services when needed.
• Assist with maintaining dealership lots, grounds, and vehicle organization.
• Take inventory photos and prepare vehicles for online merchandising.
• Maintain dealership cleanliness, including trash removal and tire disposal.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

As experience and proficiency increase, team members may advance into a Vehicle Prep Porter II role with expanded responsibilities supporting new vehicle inventory and Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) operations.
Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) preparation on new Honda inventory.
• Install factory and dealer accessories according to Honda iN standards.
• Complete new vehicle check-in paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Perform damage inspections during transport unloads.
• Coordinate with Sales, Service, and Parts to prepare incoming inventory.

We're looking for someone who is dependable, self-motivated, and enjoys working in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles (preferred).
• Strong work ethic and excellent attendance.
• Positive attitude with a customer-first mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, bend, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Basic computer and technology skills.
• Previous dealership, porter, detailing, automotive, or parts experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid training and professional development
• Team-oriented work environment
• Employee discounts
• Comprehensive benefits package

If you're looking for an opportunity to build a career in the automotive industry while working for a dealership that values teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

• Competitive pay with performance-based compensation
• Health and dental insurance
• Supplemental vision, dental, and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
  
  Closed on major holidays
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost, fully paid by the employer
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Club Discount
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee discounts on parts and services
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
• Fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Supportive, friendly, and positive company culture

Any physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Don Ayres Honda is an Equal Opportunity Employer.