Lot Attendant

Ron Hodgson Chevrolet Buick GMC is a family owned and operated dealership that has been servicing St Albert and surrounding communities since 1978. We are an amazing group of humans that strive towards creating and maintaining an environment where personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported. In short, we are happy humans and we would like to add to our team!

Functions:

• New Vehicle Check-In
• Vehicle Cleanliness
• Retail Appearance
• Maintenance
• Miscellaneous Errands

Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Enthusiasm
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Organizing and Planning
• Teamwork
• Communication

Management/Business Skills Required:

• Ability to pay attention to details
• Ability to listen and understand information and directions communicated by others
• Ability to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission
• Knowledge of dealership vehicles
• Knowledge of dealer trade procedures
• Knowledge of vehicle detailing procedures
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Ability to reprioritize tasks or activities due to changing circumstances or requests
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to treat others with courtesy and respect
• Ability to operate buffing wheels, wash machines, and handle chemicals
• Knowledge of safety procedures for handling equipment and chemicals

Work Orientation Factors

• Frequent but brief customer contact
• Some weekend work
• Predictable work schedule
• Subject to constant interruptions
• Works outside in various weather conditions
• Drives various kilometers to other locations
• Very little paperwork
• Frequent contact with Sales and Service Consultants and Sales and Service Managers
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as requested

Position Summary

• Check the delivery log daily.
• Alerts Sales Consultants that sold units are arriving.
• Physically checks new vehicles into the dealership, noting and reporting any damage from transit.
• Assigns stock numbers to each new vehicle, puts the number in the vehicle window, and ensures that the keys are properly tagged and stored in the key machine.
• Notes that the appropriate accessories have been installed in vehicles.
• Parks vehicles in inventory, in stock for new vehicles, or in the service area for vehicles being serviced.
• Ensures that the Owner's Manual and appropriate accessories are in the vehicle.
• Completes the odometer statements for all outbound and inbound vehicles.
• Drives dealer trade vehicles to other dealerships when requested. Ensures that incoming dealer trades are promptly and accurately checked into the dealership. Is detail-oriented in that this person checks in new vehicles and dealer trades for any noticeable damage.
• Ensures that newly sold vehicles have full gas tanks prior to delivery to customers.
• Checks to ensure that Technicians have accurately completed PDI (pre-delivery inspection) forms.
• Drives service/repair customers to their homes or place of employment.
• Runs miscellaneous errands for the dealership.
• Assists in ensuring the neat appearance of the dealership (e.g., picks up litter, shovels snow off vehicles, wipes off showroom vehicles, cleans offices, windows).
• Assists in directing traffic for service events.
• Replaces trade vehicles' retail plate frames.
• Entails detailing and gassing newly sold vehicles.
• Involves safely driving customers to and from the dealership.
• Involves driving and walking long distances.
• Involves lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy equipment.
• Requires the use of safety goggles, boots, rubber gloves, and proper clothing when handling chemicals.

What the Worker is Like?

• Has maintained a safe driving record and has a valid driver's license.
• High school graduate
• Works closely with Sales and Service Consultants and with Sales and Service Managers, New and Used Vehicle Managers, and business office personnel.
• Must work quickly when checking in and cleaning vehicles.
• Must be detail-oriented, thorough, and able to work independently.
• Must be comfortable in taking directions from others.
• Must be able to communicate with customers in a courteous manner.
• Is able to effectively communicate with others in the dealership.
• Must be task-oriented and well organized.
• Must be capable of effectively managing time.
• Reports to the Lot Manager, Sales Managers, and General Sales Manager.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $3,000.00-$3,500.00 per month

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person