Bellingham, WA | Hospitality | Premium luxury brands | Jumpstart your career in the auto industry! No experience required
Audi Volkswagen of Bellingham is part of Swickard Auto Group, one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the US. We hold ourselves to a hospitality standard that matches the brands we represent — and our porters are a visible, important part of that experience.
As a Service Porter, you're often the first and last person a customer sees. You keep our lot organized, our vehicles pristine, and our sales team moving efficiently. It's active, hands-on work that directly shapes the customer experience.
- Move, stage, and organize new and pre-owned vehicles on the lot to maximize presentation and visibility
- Deliver vehicles to and from service, detail, and reconditioning
- Keep the lot clean, orderly, and guest-ready at all times
- Pull vehicles for customer test drives and deliveries to support the sales team
- Fuel vehicles as needed and help maintain accurate lot inventory records
- Shuttle customers and vehicles to offsite locations when required
- Support general lot and facility upkeep
Required
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Comfortable driving a wide variety of vehicles, including manual transmissions
- Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in doing the job right
- Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Sharp eye for detail — you notice when something on the lot looks off
Preferred
- Prior experience as a porter, valet, lot attendant, or in a dealership environment
- Familiarity with luxury or highline vehicles
Our best porters are dependable, take pride in their environment, and enjoy being part of a team. You don’t need automotive experience to start — you need a good attitude, a clean license, and the drive to show up and do excellent work. We’ll teach you the rest.
- Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Sitting: Ability to sit for long periods, especially during computer work or sales presentations.
- Reaching and Bending: Frequent reaching, bending, and stooping to access vehicles and dealership equipment.
- Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items, such as paperwork, vehicle accessories, or promotional materials.
- Driving: Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive various types of vehicles.
- Fine Motor Skills: Dexterity to operate computer keyboards, phones, and other office equipment.
- Career Path – Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
- Ongoing training and support with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.
- Competitive benefits package
- Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
- Optional disability coverage
- 401k plan
- PTO & Paid Holidays
Founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR, Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service. Consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News, Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as passionate as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience — and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are.
Do you have what it takes?
