Job Description
Palo Alto, CA | Mercedes-Benz | Hospitality | Luxury brand | Service Porter | Lot attendant | Driver | Silicon Valley | Bay Area | Veterans encouraged to apply | $25 - $30/hr
IS THIS YOU?
- You're reliable, professional, and take pride in representing a luxury brand correctly -- every vehicle you move and every guest you interact with reflects the Mercedes-Benz standard
- You have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record, and you're comfortable moving vehicles of all sizes carefully and efficiently in a busy service environment
- You're looking for a stable, active role at a prestigious Silicon Valley dealership where your dependability and professionalism are genuinely valued
WHO WE ARE
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.
Mercedes-Benz of Palo Alto serves a sophisticated, high-expectation guest base in the heart of Silicon Valley. Every detail of the guest experience matters here -- including how their vehicle is handled, staged, and presented. The Service Porter is a visible, essential part of the team that makes that experience feel effortless.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Move, stage, and position vehicles throughout the service drive, lot, and delivery areas safely and efficiently
- Transport guest vehicles to and from service lanes, detail bays, and designated parking areas
- Assist with loaner vehicle staging -- preparing loaners for guest pickup and returning them to inventory upon drop-off
- Support service advisors and technicians by keeping vehicle flow on the drive moving without delays
- Deliver a professional, courteous interaction with every guest whose vehicle you handle -- first and last impressions count
- Keep the service drive, lot, and staging areas organized and presentable throughout the shift
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record -- required. Non-negotiable for this role
- Comfortable driving and maneuvering vehicles of varying sizes in a tight, busy service environment
- Professional appearance and demeanor -- Mercedes-Benz of Palo Alto guests expect a team that matches the brand
- Reliable, punctual, and self-directed -- the service drive depends on porter support and the whole team notices when it runs well
- Prior porter, valet, lot attendant, or driver experience a plus -- not required
WHAT WE OFFER
- $27/hr
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Career growth -- motivated porters at Swickard have moved into service support, parts, advisor, and lot operations roles
- Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
- A stable, active role at one of Silicon Valley's most prestigious Mercedes-Benz dealerships
WHY MERCEDES-BENZ OF PALO ALTO
- A $27/hr starting rate reflects the standard and the market -- Palo Alto commands premium pay for professional, reliable people who represent a world-class brand correctly
- A genuine entry point into the automotive industry -- porters at Swickard who show up consistently and professionally open real doors into other roles
- Mercedes-Benz of Palo Alto is a high-volume store in one of the most active luxury automotive markets in the country -- the pace is real and the role keeps you moving
- 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, including the ones that keep the drive running
If you're a professional, reliable driver ready to be part of the team that keeps a world-class luxury service operation running smoothly -- we'd like to meet you.