Automotive Detailer

CarMax Business Services; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 58,311,052 - 66,018,724; Full time

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II to perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing to ensure every vehicle meets quality and appearance standards.

The role involves reading and recording data for inventory and quality control, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with teammates to deliver vehicles that customers can be confident in.

Qualifications

• Read, interpret, and record data accurately for inventory and quality control.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing manual tasks for extended periods.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Execute standardized cosmetic reconditioning processes to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Perform advanced cosmetic repairs including paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing.
• Complete cosmetic and final quality inspections to ensure customer-ready vehicles.
• Identify defects and determine the best repair methods for optimal results.
• Support auction preparation and assist with vehicle movement on and off the lot.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and collaborate with team members to achieve goals.
• Follow EH&S requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Position Overview

As a Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II at CarMax, you’ll play a vital role in delivering best-in-class vehicles to our customers. You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch‑up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high standards for quality and appearance, helping customers feel confident in their purchase.

Role Responsibilities

• Execute standardized cosmetic reconditioning processes at an established pace to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Perform advanced cosmetic repairs including paint touch‑up, wet sanding, and buffing to restore vehicles to CarMax standards.
• Complete cosmetic and final quality inspections to ensure vehicles meet customer‑ready standards.
• Identify defects and determine the best repair methods for optimal results.
• Support auction preparation and assist with vehicle movement on and off the lot.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, collaborate with team members to achieve goals.
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of all CarMax training programs, including online and hands‑on modules.
• Ability to read, interpret, and record data accurately for inventory and quality control.
• Skilled in performing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing manual tasks for extended periods.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.
• Willingness to work in indoor and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather.

Salary

$20.35 - $23.04

Benefits

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

• To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
• For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.

Associates considered full‑time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc., subject to manager approval.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.