Hacienda Ford - Transportation Specialist in Edinburg, Texas at Yoder Ford Inc

The Transportation Specialist is responsible for the safe, timely, and professional transportation of new and used vehicles between dealerships, auctions, vendors, and other designated locations. This role supports dealership operations by ensuring vehicles are delivered safely, accurately, and on schedule while representing the Hacienda brand with professionalism.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport vehicles to and from dealerships, auctions, vendors, customer locations, and other designated destinations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and document any damage.
• Verify VINs, stock numbers, and required paperwork before transport.
• Communicate delivery status, delays, or issues with management.
• Operate all vehicles safely and comply with company policies and applicable laws.
• Report accidents, violations, mechanical issues, or damage immediately.
• Assist with fueling, parking, organizing, and relocating inventory.
• Support additional transportation and logistics needs as assigned.
• Walk dealership lots and enter/exit vehicles frequently.
• Sit and drive for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate a variety of passenger vehicles, SUVs, and trucks; manual transmission experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Safe driving practices.
• Basic vehicle inspection procedures.
• GPS and smartphone navigation.
• Dependability, accountability, and customer service.

Benefits:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: 100% employer-paid coverage with a variety of plan options to fit your needs, including medical plans featuring a $0 deductible and $0 copay upon completion of a baseline visit.
2. 401(K) Plan: 401(k) plan with a company match of 50% up to 4% of your salary.
3. Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 with no medical exams required.
4. Paid Vacation: 1 week of paid vacation in the first year of service, with a rollover of 40 hours and a max cash out of 40 hours.
5. Sick leave 3 paid days per service year – 100% employer paid.
6. Paid Holidays: 6 paid holidays per year, including New Year's Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
7. Other Perks: 5-day workweek for sales, parts, and administration positions, 90-day & annual 1-on-1 performance evaluations, and employee discounts on new vehicles, parts, and services.

By submitting your application, you agree to the following:

• You are at least 21 years old.
• You have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Prioritizes safety.
• Deliver vehicles on time and in excellent condition.
• Communicates effectively.
• Demonstrates reliability and integrity.
• You will pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• You will undergo a background check.
• You understand that the 401K company match has an annual maximum amount.
• You understand that earned vacation time is based on the total time of continual employment.
• If you do not meet all these requirements, your application will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest in this position.