Automotive Detail Technician - NO WEEKENDS

Buick GMC Traverse City; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

$15k Employer-paid Life Insurance

Employer paid college

Employee Referral Program

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Buick GMC Traverse City is searching for a skilled Automotive Detail Technician. This role involves cleaning and refurbishing cars to meet high dealership standards while ensuring the use of proper tools and methods.

The successful candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to multitask. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods.
• Professional appearance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Clean and refurbish vehicles according to dealership standards.
• Apply wax and dress tires for a polished look.
• Vacuum and clean the interior of vehicles.
• Use cleaning agents and equipment safely and appropriately.
• Report safety issues to management immediately.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Manual dexterity

Job description

Automotive Detail Technician

Automotive Detail Technician Summary

Cleans and refurbishes new and used automobiles. Conforms to dealership and/or manufacturer specifications and time allowances.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper procedures established by Serra Traverse City to perform complete vehicle detail.
• Wash vehicle exterior, clean interior and exterior windows, and wipe down door jambs.
• Apply wax to the auto body and wipe or buff the surface.
• Vacuum interior of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris.
• Clean upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces, using appropriate cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
• Clean engine and engine compartments with steam‑cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents.
• Apply special‑purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not remove, utilizing experience and judgment and following product manufacturer's recommendations.
• Restore appearance of engine area, rugs, upholstery, and painted surfaces. Use touch‑up paint, dyes, and other appropriate materials.
• Use proper eye, hand and body protection when using products that require protection.
• Apply dressing on tires and tire wells.
• Ensure proper stickers are displayed in the vehicle's window.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Prepare and apply automotive touch‑up paint to vehicles.
• Shuttle new and used vehicles to the appropriate car lots.
• Report any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive data entry tasks, manual dexterity
• Possess the ability to multitask
• Professional, well‑groomed personal appearance

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• $15k of Employer‑paid Life Insurance
• Employer paid college
• Employee Referral Program
• Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hand to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre‑employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test.