Vehicle Porter & Detail Support Technician (Durham)

**Job Title: Vehicle Porter & Detail Support Technician** **Company:** BDS Dealer Pros **Location:** Durham NC **Schedule: Full-Time, five days a week, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM** * * * **Summary** BDS Dealer Pros is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented individual to serve as a **Vehicle Porter & Detail Support Technician.** This role focuses primarily on vehicle portering and check-in but also assists with detailing services to support dealership operations. The ideal candidate enjoys working with vehicles, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and embodies our core values of professionalism, responsibility, dedication, positivity, teamwork, and productivity. * * * **Key Responsibilities** **Portering & Check-In (Primary Duties)** - Transport vehicles safely within the dealership lots and offsite lots, ensuring proper parking and organization. - Check in vehicles upon arrival, recording accurate information including VIN, make, model, color, and stock number. - Ensure vehicles are staged, fueled, and ready for service or customer use. - Retrieve vehicles for detailing, photography, or customer delivery and return them to designated areas when complete. - Perform basic vehicle inspections and report any issues to management. **Detailing Support (Secondary Duties)** - Assist the detail team with vehicle cleaning and reconditioning as needed (e.g., washing, drying, vacuuming, tire cleaning, interior wipe downs). - Operate equipment safely, including vacuums, pressure washers, and extractors. - Maintain cleanliness of the shop area, including sweeping, garbage removal, and organizing supplies. - Follow all company safety policies and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. * * * **Qualifications & Requirements** - Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). - Ability to drive automatic and manual (stick shift) vehicles. - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions. - Physically capable of entering/exiting various vehicle types and lifting up to 50 lbs. - Able to work every Saturday and maintain consistent attendance. - Previous detailing or automotive experience is a plus but not required. **Benefits:** - Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses. - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. - Paid time off and holiday pay. - Opportunities for career growth and advancement. - Company-sponsored training and development programs. * * * **Work Environment** - Fast-paced automotive dealership setting. - Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, wet/humid environments, and cleaning chemicals. - Noise levels can be loud; safety procedures must be followed at all times. * * * **Why Join Us?** At BDS Dealer Pros, you’ll be part of a team that values growth, professionalism, and teamwork. We provide a supportive work environment with opportunities to develop new skills in both portering and detailing while serving some of the largest automotive dealerships in the region. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, BDS Dealer Pros reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require additional or different tasks to be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).