Location: Dealership - Ontario, CA.
Department: Sales
Employment Type: Full-Time and/or Part-Time
Compensation: $17.00–$19.00 per hour (non-exempt, hourly; based on experience and qualifications)
Company: Optima Dealer Services, Inc.

Optima Dealer Services, Inc. provides professional staffing and operational support to luxury automotive dealerships throughout California. We are committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and fostering a respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace.

The Sales Porter supports the dealership’s Sales Department by managing vehicle flow, maintaining inventory presentation, and assisting with customer-facing vehicle coordination. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in automotive dealership operations while supporting a high-performing sales environment.

• Hands-On Experience: Work with luxury and late-model vehicles

• Active Role: Physically engaging work environment

• Skill Development: Exposure to sales operations, inventory handling, and vehicle preparation

• Growth Opportunities: Advancement paths within sales support and dealership operations

• Professional Team Culture: Safety-focused, respectful, and performance-driven

• Prepare vehicles for sale by cleaning, fueling, and ensuring proper presentation for customer viewings and test drives

• Safely move and park vehicles within the dealership lot and designated areas, as assigned

• Assist with customer vehicle pick-up and delivery in a professional and courteous manner

• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing vehicle inventory lot

• Support the sales team by coordinating vehicle availability for showings and test drives

• Receive and inspect incoming inventory, document visible damage, and verify vehicles meet dealership standards

• Follow all dealership safety procedures and applicable Cal/OSHA guidelines

• Perform additional job-related duties consistent with the role, as assigned by management

• Valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record

• Ability to safely operate automatic vehicles (manual transmission preferred but not required)

• Driving responsibilities are assigned based on role level and operational needs

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team

• Professional demeanor when interacting with customers and dealership staff

• Reliable attendance and punctuality

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• Ability to perform repetitive motions related to vehicle movement and preparation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable law.

• Competitive hourly pay within the stated range

• Paid sick leave in accordance with California law

• Health benefits eligibility (based on employment status and hours worked)

• Vacation benefits for eligible full-time employees

• Training and advancement opportunities

If you are interested in joining a professional, safety-focused team supporting luxury automotive sales operations, we encourage you to apply today.

Optima Dealer Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.