Vehicle Transporter & Ops Specialist
Club SportivaVehicle Transporter & Automotive Operations Specialist Club Sportiva San Jose, CA Pay: $24.00–$30.00 per hour Employment Type: Full-time Work Location: In person About Club Sportiva Club Sportiva is Silicon Valley’s country club for car enthusiasts and an event center for all. We provide members with access to an extraordinary collection of performance and exotic vehicles, curated automotive events and experiences, Managed Car Services, and an exclusive 18,000+ square-foot event venue. We are seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined automotive professional to safely transport, maintain, prepare, and deliver Club Sportiva and member-owned vehicles. Position Overview The Vehicle Transporter & Automotive Operations Specialist is responsible for the safe and professional movement of luxury, exotic, classic, and performance vehicles. This is more than a driving position. The successful candidate will load and transport vehicles using a truck and trailer, inspect and document vehicle condition, assist with routine maintenance, prepare vehicles for delivery, and interact professionally with Club Sportiva members and clients. A typical day may include transporting a member’s vehicle to a service facility, performing a vehicle inspection, completing minor maintenance, detailing and preparing a Club Sportiva vehicle, and supporting an offsite automotive event. The ideal candidate has significant automotive knowledge, practical mechanical ability, excellent judgment, and the maturity required to handle valuable vehicles and serve high-end clientele. Key ResponsibilitiesVehicle Transportation and Delivery Safely pick up and deliver Club Sportiva and member-owned vehicles Transport vehicles between Club Sportiva, member residences, dealerships, repair facilities, detailers, storage locations, and events Load, secure, transport, and unload vehicles using a truck and open or enclosed trailer Select and use appropriate tie-down points, straps, ramps, and loading procedures Exercise special care when handling low-clearance, high-value, manual-transmission, exotic, classic, and performance vehicles Plan efficient routes and coordinate pickup and delivery schedules Conduct vehicle-condition inspections before and after every transport Accurately document mileage, fuel or charge level, existing damage, keys, accessories, and vehicle status Communicate promptly regarding delays, mechanical concerns, damage, or other unexpected issues Maintain transport vehicles, trailers, straps, ramps, tools, and related equipment Follow all company safety procedures and applicable transportation requirements Vehicle Maintenance and Readiness Inspect vehicles and identify visible mechanical, maintenance, or safety concerns Check fluids, tires, batteries, warning lights, fuel levels, and other routine readiness items Perform basic maintenance and minor mechanical work within your experience and abilities Assist with oil and fluid changes, battery replacement and charging, brake service, tire changes, and installation of minor components Use basic diagnostic equipment to help identify common vehicle issues Recognize when a vehicle requires evaluation by a dealership or specialized repair facility Track maintenance schedules, service appointments, and vehicle status Coordinate with automotive vendors and help verify that requested work has been completed Ensure vehicles are fueled or charged and ready for member use, delivery, or events Vehicle Cleaning and Presentation Wash, clean, detail, and prepare vehicles to Club Sportiva’s presentation standards Perform interior cleaning, exterior detailing, wheel cleaning, glass cleaning, and basic paint care Inspect vehicles after cleaning and correct presentation issues before delivery Stage vehicles for member use, photography, showroom display, promotional activities, and events Keep vehicle-storage, detailing, and automotive work areas clean and organized Maintain detailing equipment, products…