Detailer

Kar Auction Services Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a permanent full-time Detailer to join their production team in Ottawa, Canada. The role involves completing a detailed reconditioning process on vehicles to prepare them for auction, ensuring high-quality standards and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and a high school education, with prior automotive detailing experience preferred.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K or RRSP with company match

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Basic computer & smartphone skills required.
• 1-3 years’ experience in automotive detailing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete the reconditioning process on vehicles assigned.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Inspect quality of work performed before moving vehicles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are:
At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)

Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match

Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization

Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement

A permanent full time detailer to work as part of a production team. Detailers are responsible for completing OPENLANE's five-step reconditioning process on vehicles assigned through OPENLANE's Vehicle Logistic Centers.

You will:

Prepare vehicles for the auction by completing the reconditioning process as per company procedures & customer service level agreements

Complete a variety of vehicle detailing stations including interior detailing, upholstery cleaning, dressing vinyl, removing tar and decals, vacuuming and shampooing interior, window cleaning, pre-wash, buffer, and quality control.

May be assigned to photograph/stage vehicles post-detail

May be responsible to inspect the quality of work performed prior to moving vehicle to next stage of reconditioning process

Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times

Maintain good operating condition of equipment and facilities, advising management of equipment breakdowns or maintenance needs

Practice and promote teamwork within the department

Work within established company safety procedures and guidelines to ensure safety and security for employees and property

Follow safe working procedures and reporting procedures for injuries, loss or damage of property

Other duties as assigned

Must Haves:

High School education (or equivalent) preferred

Valid Driver’s License required

Satisfactory drivers' abstract & criminal record check required

Ability to drive a standard transmission preferred

Basic computer & smartphone skills required

Nice to Haves:

1-3 years’ experience in automotive detailing

Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbents in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instruction or duties requested by an authorized person. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

About Us

OPENLANE makes wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. Our end-to-end platform serves the remarketing needs of the world’s largest OEMs, dealers, fleet operators, rental companies and financial institutions.

We’re a technology company delivering next generation tools to accelerate and simplify remarketing.

We’re an analytics company leveraging data to inform and empower our customers with clear, actionable insights.

And we’re an auction company powering the world’s most advanced digital used vehicle marketplaces.

In 2021, OPENLANE sold nearly 2.6 million vehicles valued at over $40 billion through our auctions and generated approximately $2.3 billion in revenue. Our integrated digital marketplaces and vehicle logistics centers reduce risk, improve transparency and streamline the experience for customers in about 75 countries. OPENLANE continues to make investments in innovation, strategic acquisitions and integrations to better serve our customers.

Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, OPENLANE has about 5,000 employees and maintains business units across North America, Europe, the Philippines and Uruguay. Together, the OPENLANE brands provide a complete remarketing solution for our customers.

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OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.