RV Lot Porter | Forklift Operator
*****WE WILL TRAIN!******
We’re looking for a dependable, hands-on team member to help support daily dealership operations. This is not a desk job. This role is active, outdoors, and essential to keeping our dealership lot running smoothly.
This position also offers the opportunity to grow within the company for someone who is dependable, hardworking, and eager to learn.
As an RV Lot Porter | Forklift Operator, you’ll help move and position RV units, fill propane tanks, operate a forklift, keep the lot clean and organized, and support both the sales and service teams as needed. We are willing to train the right person and will provide forklift certification.
What you will need to bring to work:
- Strong customer service skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to help
- Effective communication
- A focus on safety
- Dependability and good follow-through
- Willingness to work outdoors and stay active throughout the day
Job Responsibilities:
- Safely fill customer propane tanks
- Verify that propane tanks are certified and not expired
- Inform customers when a propane tank is expired and needs to be re-certified
- Maintain, clean, and organize the dealership lot
- Move RV inventory of varying sizes safely around the dealership lot
- Assist with positioning RV units for sales, service, and customer needs
- Operate a forklift safely and responsibly
- Use mobile handheld devices to locate inventory on the lot
- Provide support for service and sales functions as needed
- Learn through audio, visual, and hands-on training
- Complete other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Clean and insurable driving record
- Must be able to pass a drug screen that includes a check for THC
- Must be able to safely lift at least 50 lbs
- Must be comfortable being on your feet for long periods of time
- Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Experience operating tractors, construction equipment, forklifts, or a pickup and trailer is helpful, but not required
- Forklift certification is not required. We will train and certify the right person.
Compensation:
- $17 to $19 per hour
Schedule:
- Tuesday through Saturday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Training opportunities
- Employee purchase program
- Employee borrow program, which allows employees to borrow a camper and go camping
- Opportunity to work in a family-oriented environment where work-life balance is valued.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
- Team-building activities and events throughout the year.
- Engaging in a booming industry to provide the best customer experience.
About Our Dealership
Bretz RV & Marine is a family-owned dealership group with a deep-rooted history in the outdoor adventure industry. Founded in 1967 in Missoula, Montana, we started with a single location. Over the years, we’ve grown into one of the largest RV and marine dealerships in the region, with multiple locations across Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Despite our growth, we’ve remained true to our mission of helping families go camping and boating, enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and get back out quickly when the unexpected happens. We continue to make decisions based on our core values—passion, teamwork, growth, family, and profitability—ensuring that every customer receives a world-class purchasing and ownership experience.
Our success is built on our people. We invest in training, career development, and fostering a culture where every team member feels valued. Whether you’re on the sales floor, in the service bay, or behind the scenes, you play a crucial role in helping our customers create lifelong memories. At Bretz RV & Marine, we don’t just sell boats and RVs—we help families embark on their next great adventure. If you’re looking for a workplace that values teamwork, customer service, and a shared love for the outdoors, you’ve found it.
Relocation
Many of our employees relocate from other areas looking for a better place to raise a family. Locations others have moved from: Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Seattle, Sacramento, Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Albany, Salem, Bozeman, Helena, Great Falls, Butte, Anaconda, Kalispell, Denver, Sheridan, Powell, Red Lodge, Houston, Dallas, Fort Collins, Spokane, New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Phoenix, Mesa, Rapid City, Lincoln, Bismarck, California, Chicago, Illinois, Minneapolis, Detroit
EEOC Statement
Bretz RV & Marine is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of our employment practices in compliance with Washington State's non-discrimination policies.
Products and Brands
RV Manufacturers: Airstream, Coachmen, Dutchmen, Entegra Coach, Forest River, Grand Design, Heartland, Keystone RV, KZ RV, NuCamp, Thor, Tiffin, Ember RV, Brinkley RV, Oliver Trailers.
Boat Manufacturers: Barletta, Sea-Doo, Bayliner, Chaparral, Crownline, Smokercraft, Lowe, Starcraft, MB Sport, Sun Chaser, Yamaha Outboards, Honda Outboards, Mercury/Mercruiser, Volvo Marine, Thunderjet, Sylvan Boats.