Service Porter

• Portland, OR | BMW | Luxury performance brand | Entry-level | Career path | No experience required | Veterans encouraged to apply | $18 - $22/hr
• IS THIS YOU?

• You're looking for an entry point into the automotive industry at a brand worth representing
• You're reliable, energetic, and take pride in doing the small things right -- because you know they matter
• You want to work somewhere your effort gets noticed and there's a real path to grow

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.

At BMW of Portland, the service experience starts the moment a guest pulls onto the drive. The Service Porter is an essential part of making that experience seamless -- and for the right person, a genuine starting point for a career in the automotive industry.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Move and stage vehicles between the lot, service bays, and the service drive -- safely, efficiently, and with care for every vehicle in your hands
• Greet guests on the service drive with a friendly, professional presence -- you're often the first face they see
• Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of vehicles in the service department -- every car returned to a guest should leave in better condition than it arrived
• Keep the service drive, lot, and common areas clean, organized, and ready for guests at all times
• Assist service advisors and technicians with vehicle movement and staging to keep the workflow moving without delays
• Perform vehicle wash and detail duties as needed to support delivery readiness
• Support the service team with general tasks that keep the department operating at full speed

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• No prior automotive experience required -- we will train the right person from day one
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record -- required
• Able to remain on your feet and stay active throughout your shift -- this is a physical, on-the-go role
• Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in doing the job right every time
• Moves with a sense of urgency -- the service drive counts on you to keep things flowing
• Professional and composed with guests -- BMW guests expect a premium experience at every touchpoint
• A hospitality mindset -- every vehicle you touch belongs to a guest who trusts us with it

WHAT WE OFFER

• $18 - $22/hr
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• On-the-job training -- no experience necessary
• A genuine career path -- motivated porters at Swickard have grown into technician, parts, service advisor, and service leadership roles
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• A team culture where entry-level means the beginning, not the ceiling

WHY BMW OF PORTLAND

• BMW is one of the world's most respected performance luxury brands -- a name worth having on your resume and a guest base that appreciates a team that shows up with professionalism and care
• Portland is a growing, design-forward city where the BMW brand resonates strongly -- a store with a loyal guest base and consistent service volume
• The Service Porter role has launched careers across the Swickard organization -- into the shop, the parts department, the service drive, and into management
• 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, from the service drive to the showroom floor
• A supportive environment where your effort is visible, your growth is invested in, and your potential has real room to develop

BMW of Portland is a store that holds itself to a premium standard -- and that standard starts with the people on the drive. A motivated porter who shows up, takes care of every vehicle, and treats every guest with professionalism will get noticed here.

If you're looking for an entry point into automotive at a brand worth starting with -- we'd like to meet you.