Job Description:

AUTOMOTIVE SHUTTLE DRIVER

Are you interested in joining a growing business that is committed to family, promotes employees from within, is passionate about protecting the environment, has an inspiring company culture, and is actively involved with the community and local charities? If so, this opportunity might be for you!

THE POSITION: The Shuttle Driver picks up and delivers customers to and from the dealership for services.

THE PERKS:

Employee Referral Program
401(k) and Employer Match
Holiday Savings Program with Employer Match
Competitive Compensation
Employee Discounts on Sales and Service
Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)
Voluntary Benefits (Flexing Spending Account, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection)

Skills & Qualifications:

Current, Valid, Driver’s license; satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Required.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
Problem solving.

Ability to complete tasks on your own as well with a team.
Good work ethic organized, and positive attitude are a must.

Education and Experience:

No retail experience is necessary.
High school diploma or the equivalent.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Operates a passenger van safely and efficiently.
Responds to requests from dispatch or management for scheduled and unscheduled pick-ups or drop-offs.
Assists passengers in boarding and exiting vehicle.
Inspects exterior and interior of vehicle at beginning of each shift for properly operating headlights, turn signals, brake lights, interior courtesy lamps, air-conditioning or heating, warning lamps, mirror adjustment, properly inflated tires, windshield wipers, vehicle damage, etc. prior to moving vehicle.
Responsible for ensuring inside and outside of vehicle are properly cleaned and fueled on an ongoing basis.
Keeps interior of vehicle neat and orderly.
Accurately completes driver sheet for each shift with information including number of passengers, pick-up and drop-off times, mileages, destinations, etc.
Treats all guests, customers, and other persons in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
May also be required to perform other related duties as requested.

Physical Requirements:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Frequently required to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, and handle tools.
Occasionally requires the ability to lift 40 pounds of material.
Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
Is potentially exposed to battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning materials or other toxic materials commonly found in a motor vehicle repair facility.
Frequently, exposed to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles.

THE COMPANY:

Founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and Maureen LaFontaine, the award-winning and nationally-recognized LaFontaine Automotive Group includes 54 retail franchises, 9 collision centers and 34 Michigan retail locations. The group employs nearly 2,500 individuals. It’s the mission of the LaFontaine Family to personalize the automotive experience by building lifelong relationships that connect families and strengthen communities. The LaFontaine commitment to customers, staff, and local communities is demonstrated by active participation and contributions to numerous non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and charities throughout southeast Michigan. The combination of both the mission and core values provides the basic foundation of our promise … to treat every customer like they are members of our family. From sales to service to parts, LaFontaine Automotive Group is able to meet any customer’s specific needs. LaFontaine represents the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, KIA, Lincoln, Mazda, RAM, Polestar, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo, and Volkswagen. The LaFontaine Family Deal; it’s not just what you get, it’s how you feel. Visit www.familydeal.com for additional details.

Our Mission: To Build Lifelong Relationships that Connect Families, Strengthen Communities, and Personalize the Automotive Experience.

Our Core Values: Accountability, Responsibility, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Passion.

LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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