Automotive Detailer

L0191 Lithia Nissan of Ames; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia Nissan of Ames is looking for an Automotive Detailer in Ames, IA. The role involves cleaning and detailing vehicles, applying protective packages, and ensuring high-quality presentation for customers.

Applicants should be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Training and benefits are provided by Lithia.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Able to meet the requirements of a driving record check and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome customers warmly and professionally.
• Clean the exterior and interior of vehicles arriving for service.
• Inspect vehicles for defects and restore appearance of engines, carpets and surfaces.
• Prepare and apply vehicle protection packages and maintain a clean work area.
• Retrieve vehicles and verify work quality before delivery to customers.
• Report any safety concerns or issues to supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Dealership: L0191 Lithia Nissan of Ames Lithia Nissan of Ames Hiring: Automotive Detailer Pay: $17.00 per hour Schedule: We ask that you have open availability to support dealership operations and customer demand. You will need to be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Reports to: Sales Manager

What You'll Do

• Greet and welcome all customers in a genuinely friendly and courteous manner.
• Assist all customers promptly
• Install disposable seat covers, steering wheel cover, and floor mats in vehicles arriving for service.
• Responsible for cleaning of the exterior and interior of the vehicle.
• Clean engine and engine compartments.
• Inspect vehicles for noticeable defects and restoring the appearance of engine are, rugs, upholstery and painted surfaces.
• Responsible for preparation and applications of vehicle protection packages.
• Must complete all work assignments according to applicable safety measures.
• Restoring appearance of vehicles to new or like-new condition to the best of your ability.
• Retrieve customer vehicles from the parking lot when their bill is paid or as directed.
• Review repairs before delivering vehicle to customer to ensure quality of work.
• Bring any issues with the work performed to the attention of your supervisor.
• Maintain the parking lot in a neat and organized manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its employees or customers.
• Maintain a valid local area driver's license and immediately inform management of any changes in its status.

What You'll Bring

• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!