Service Porter

Description

Seattle, WA | Volvo Cars | Luxury brand | Entry-level | Career path | No experience required | Veterans encouraged to apply | $21 - $23/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 Volvo Cars Seattle, we represent a brand built on safety, thoughtful design, and a genuine respect for people. That standard extends to every corner of the operation – including the service drive. The Service Porter plays an essential role in keeping that experience consistent, and for the right person, it's the beginning of a real career in automotive.

• 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

• 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

• $21 - $23/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

• Volvo is a brand built on safety, design, and sustainability – values that resonate deeply with the Seattle market and attract a loyal, returning guest base
• Seattle is one of the most dynamic markets in the Pacific Northwest – a city that values quality and rewards teams that take their work seriously
• 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

Volvo Cars Seattle 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 great attitude get noticed quickly.

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