Porter

About Gerber Collision & Glass

At Gerber Collision & Glass, our mission is to provide superior collision and glass repair services supported by an infrastructure and environment that help our teams excel at every customer touchpoint. As a leading company in our industry, we are committed to providing the resources and support needed for employees to advance their careers.

We embrace diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, as part of our inclusive team culture.

Role Summary

The Porter plays a vital role in complementing quality repairs by preparing customer vehicles through cleaning and maintenance tasks prior to delivery. Additionally, the Porter maintains the appearance and tidiness of the shop and office areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Consistent adherence to the WOW (Wow Operating Way) operational plan.
• Daily housekeeping of the office interior, including trash removal, floor cleaning, and dusting surfaces and work areas.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the production area by emptying waste containers, sweeping floors, disposing of unwanted vehicle parts, and organizing tools and equipment.
• Upkeep of parking lots and grounds, including snow removal from sidewalks when necessary.
• Pre-washing customer vehicles before repair work commences.
• Cleaning both the exterior and interior of customer vehicles once repairs are finalized.
• Transporting customer vehicles to outsourced repair locations as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Automotive experience is desirable but not mandatory.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multitask efficiently.
• Clear close vision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service mindset.
• Positive and reliable attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Valid driver's license and at least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as pulling, pushing, carrying, walking more than 5 miles, sitting, standing for longer than 5 minutes, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling for short periods.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working near moving mechanical parts.

Additional Information

This job description is not exhaustive and may be updated at any time. Physical demands must be met to successfully fulfill job responsibilities with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage starting at $22.50, commensurate with experience, education, and skills.
• Paid time off plans annually.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Six paid holidays per year.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective from day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance coverage.
• Optional additional voluntary life insurance.
• Access to continuing education opportunities.
• Free annual prescription or non-prescription safety glasses.
• Annual voluntary uniform stipend.
• Optional daily pay feature available.

About Us

Gerber Collision & Glass has been providing exceptional collision repair services for more than 80 years.

Hiring Practices

We do not utilize artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates; all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers individually assessing each application.