Dealership Lot Porter/ Inventory Support, Thousand Oaks

Job Description

Job Description

Company Information Inside Car Guys is a fast-moving, process-driven used car dealership. Our inventory and lot presentation directly impact how many cars we sell every month. We run on systems and standards—not guesswork—so the dealership stays organized, vehicles stay ready, and customers get a professional experience.

Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities Flexible Scheduling The Mission (Why This Role Matters)

The Mission (Why This Role Matters) Your job is to keep the lot clean, organized, and frontline-ready—so every customer sees a dealership that looks sharp and cars that are ready to drive right now . A clean, well-presented lot creates trust and increases sales.

Job Summary

We are looking for a

Dealership Lot Porter

to join our team. If you’ve got a good driving record, a positive attitude, and a love of cars, this could be the position for you. As a Dealership Lot Porter, you will manage the service stalls in our parking lot. You’ll manage the flow of customer vehicles, provide basic cleaning services, and respond to customer requests with an aim toward customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Morning Lot Setup (Start-of-Day)

Walk the lot and report any overnight issues (damage, dead batteries, missing keys, messy presentation) Move the blocker truck to the street (per management direction) Move 3 featured vehicles to street display for drive-by traffic○ Ensure price stickers are visible on street cars for advertisingConfirm featured street cars look clean and presentable Battery&“Ready-To-Start” Standard (Trickle Charger System)

Set up trickle chargers at the start of the day (charger supports up to 4 cars at a time) Rotate charging through inventory vehicles to keep batteries strong and cars ready to start Mid-day (after lunch): move the charger setup and continue cycling cars End of day: put chargers away properly and neatlyLot Presentation&Frontline Readiness

You’ll help ensure vehicles look “frontline-ready,” including: Cars are clean and presentable (basic wipe-down/rinse as assigned) Buyer’s Guide is visible when required Dealer price sticker is visible and clearly shows

price/options/miles

as directed Windows are clean and free of unnecessary stickers Vehicles are parked neatly in correct rows/sections so the lot looks organized Vehicle Movement&Inventory Support Stage vehicles for:○ test drives ○ delivery pickup ○ detail team ○ photos ○ vendor appointments

Move vehicles safely and carefully (no rushing, no scraping wheels, no careless parking)

Ensure keys are returned and properly managed per store process (Key per / key control)

Support for Recon Flow (Pickups / Drop-offs)

When assigned by Inventory Manager / Sales Management, you may: Assist with vendor drop-offs/pickups (smog, safety inspection, repairs, body shop, upholstery) Keep clear notes of vehicle location and status for the team Escalate anything unusual immediately (new damage, warning lights, drivability issues) 6) Photo Day Support / Merchandising SupportHelp stage cars for photography (clean, lined up, ready) Confirm cars are clean and presentable before photos Report photo issues you notice (dirty car, missing angles, bad presentation) Requirements

Valid driver’s license and clean driving habits Able to be on your feet, outdoors, and moving vehicles all day Reliable transportation to and from work Willingness to follow process and accept coaching Detail-oriented and safety-focused