Job Description: Auto Porter

Position: Porter / Lot Attendant
Reports to: Shop Manager
Employment type: Full-time
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Pay: $16.50 - $18.50

Position Summary

The Porter supports daily shop operations at Lightning Dent Repair by managing vehicle movement, receiving and inspecting parts, performing light installations, preparing vehicles for customer delivery, and assisting the manager with general tasks and errands. This role is essential to keeping repairs on schedule and customers satisfied.

Key Responsibilities

Lot and Vehicle Management

- Move vehicles between the lot, repair bays, wash area, and customer pickup area
- Keep the lot organized so vehicles are easy to locate and access
- Record vehicle location, mileage, and fuel level as required
- Walk around vehicles on arrival and departure to note existing damage
- Keep keys tagged, tracked, and secured

Parts Receiving and Inspection

- Receive parts deliveries and match them against purchase orders and repair orders
- Check part numbers, colours, quantities, and fitment for accuracy
- Inspect parts for shipping damage and report issues to the manager right away
- Label, organize, and store parts by job
- Help process returns and exchanges for incorrect or damaged parts

Light Installation

- Install simple bolt-on and adhesive parts, including mouldings, emblems, trim pieces, and tonneau covers
- Follow manufacturer instructions and shop standards
- Flag any fitment problems to the manager before completing the install

Washing and Detailing

- Wash, vacuum, and wipe down vehicles before customer delivery




- Remove residue, fingerprints, and debris from completed repairs
- Keep wash and detail supplies stocked and the wash area clean

Errands and General Support

- Pick up parts and supplies from vendors
- Drop off or pick up customer vehicles as needed
- Assist the manager with daily tasks and special projects
- Keep the shop, lot, and common areas clean and secure

Qualifications

Required

- Valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract and ability to drive a manual transmission
- Confident driving cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks, including in tight spaces
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work with minimal supervision
- Basic hand-tool skills
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand and walk for long periods, and work outdoors in all weather

Preferred

- Previous experience as a porter, lot attendant, detailer, or in an auto shop or dealership
- Familiarity with auto parts and vehicle trim
- Basic computer or tablet skills for tracking vehicles and parts

Working Conditions

- Mix of indoor shop and outdoor lot work, year-round
- Regular exposure to weather, cleaning products, and shop noise
- Frequent driving, bending, kneeling, and lifting

What Success Looks Like

- Vehicles are always where they need to be, when they need to be there
- Parts problems are caught on arrival, not during the repair
- Every vehicle goes back to the customer clean and damage-free
- The manager can hand off tasks and trust they'll get done

To apply: Send your resume to [email protected]

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Lot Attendant/Detailer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Winnipeg