Automotive Detailer

Mazda of Orange; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazda of Orange is seeking an Automotive Detail Lot Attendant to maintain clean, well-presented vehicle inventory and support dealership operations. The role emphasizes efficient washing, waxing, and adherence to safety standards in a busy environment.

The position requires basic high school education, a valid driver’s license, and attention to detail. Training is provided, with possible overtime and weekend shifts depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Prior detail technician experience preferred but training provided.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend job instructions (electronic or paper).
• Excellent manual dexterity and eye for detail.
• Good judgment.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Wash and wax vehicles in a timely manner per manager requests.
• Follow directions from sales/service managers with efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure vehicle keys are tagged and descriptions match vehicles.
• Inspect vehicles for safety or required servicing and inform supervisor.
• Supervise apprentices as assigned.
• Keep shop area neat and account for tools; comply with regulations on hazardous waste disposal.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Automotive Detail Lot Attendant

If you're serious about your career, then rest assured you've come to the right place.

You'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally.

We are committed to your success and invested in your future.

ADetail/Lot Technicianis responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of company and or customer vehicles.

This will include the ability to wash vehicles using high pressure wash equipment, wax vehicles with power equipment and maintaining the cleanliness of all vehicle inventory on the dealership property.

Report to both the Sales and Service Managers for direction and instruction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Wash and Wax vehicles (cars and trucks) in a timely manner as determined by managers requests.
• Perform work as outlined by immediate superiors with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership standards.
• Be sure all keys to vehicles are tagged and descriptions match the vehicles.
• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Advise service advisor or sales manager immediately if additional work is needed.
• Keep in mind that customer’ vehicles should not be used for personal errands.
• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Keep shop area neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times.
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing disposal of hazardous wastes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior detail technician experience would be preferred but not a necessity, training will be provided.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information whether electronic or paper-based.
• Excellent manual dexterity skills as well as and an eye for detail.
• Good judgment.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Detail/Lot technicians generally work a 40-hour, five-day week with occasional overtime required and a rotational Saturday shift.

Not all positions are full time positions, schedules will be coordinated by the responsible manager.

They work indoors and outdoors in all seasons in a moist environment.

Although most shops are well ventilated, the work involves exposure to dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

May be required to lift parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds several times during each shift.

They will also stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and feel.

They will use hand and power tools.

The Technician will be required to wear a dealership uniform at all times.

COMPENSATION:

Wage to be determined according to prior skills and whether the position is determined to be a full or part time status.

When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits.

Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. We reserve the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

We are anEqual Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace.