: Automotive Porter & Tire Storage Attendant

Department: Service Department

Reports To: Service Manager / Fixed Operations Manager

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary The Automotive Porter & Tire Storage Attendant is responsible for moving and parking dealership vehicles safely, maintaining an organized service and parking area, and managing the seasonal tire storage program. This position supports the service department by ensuring vehicles, tires, and work areas are handled efficiently, safely, and professionally while providing excellent customer service.

Key ResponsibilitiesAutomotive Porter Duties

- Safely move, park, and retrieve customer vehicles and dealership inventory as required.
- Assist with vehicle drop-offs and pick-ups for the service department.
- Ensure vehicles are parked in designated areas and keys are properly organized and secured.
- Assist service advisors and technicians with vehicle movement and general lot operations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe parking lot, service drive, and vehicle staging area.
- Perform basic vehicle checks and report any existing damage or concerns to the appropriate staff.
- Assist with vehicle washing, interior cleaning, and general vehicle preparation as required.
- Ensure customer vehicles are handled with care and respect at all times.
- Follow dealership procedures, traffic rules, and workplace safety policies.

Tire Storage Duties
- Receive, label, organize, and store customer tires and wheels according to dealership procedures.
- Properly identify tire sets and ensure accurate customer and vehicle information is recorded.




- Retrieve and stage tires for scheduled seasonal tire change appointments.
- Assist with loading and unloading tires and wheel assemblies safely.
- Maintain an organized tire storage area, ensuring tires are stored securely and efficiently.
- Track tire storage locations and update inventory records as required.
- Inspect tires for visible damage and report concerns to the service department.
- Ensure tires are returned to the correct storage location after seasonal changeovers.
- Maintain a clean, protected, and orderly tire storage area.

General Responsibilities
- Assist the service department with other duties as assigned.
- Communicate professionally with customers, service advisors, technicians, and other dealership staff.
- Maintain punctuality, reliability, and a strong attention to detail.
- Follow all dealership health and safety procedures, including safe lifting and vehicle-handling practices.
- Protect customer property and maintain confidentiality of customer information.

Qualifications and Requirements
- Valid driver's licence with a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles, where required.




- Ability to lift and move tires and wheels safely and repeatedly.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
- Previous automotive dealership, porter, tire handling, or warehouse experience is an asset but not required.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions and a physically demanding environment.

Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying.
- Ability to handle tires and wheel assemblies throughout the workday.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors as required.
- Ability to safely enter, exit, and operate various types of vehicles.

Performance Expectations
- Vehicles are moved and parked safely and promptly.
- Customer tires are accurately identified, stored, and retrieved.
- Tire storage records and locations remain organized and accurate.
- Work areas are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
- Customer vehicles and property are treated with care.
- Seasonal tire changeovers are supported efficiently and on schedule.

Overall Objective: To support the dealership's service department by providing dependable vehicle movement, accurate tire storage management, and a clean, organized, and professional working environment. Pay: $17.60-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Tire Storage Attendant / Porter (Kingston)
🏢 Subaru of Kingston
📍 Kingston