CAR WASH

OBRIEN AUTO GROUP; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Medical/Dental/Vision/RX

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Land Rover Tacoma is seeking a full-time car washer to clean customer, loaner, company, and inventory vehicles in the wash bay. The role pays $18 per hour and requires timely, quality work in line with dealership standards.

Responsibilities include vacuuming, interior/exterior cleaning, window cleaning, and maintaining wash bay cleanliness. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required; a drug-free workplace is observed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Vacuuming front and rear passenger areas, including under mats (cargo area on company, loaner, and inventory cars).
• Cleaning inside of front windows (inside of all windows on company, loaner, and inventory cars).
• Wiping down, dusting dash and console areas.
• Rinsing and soaping with clean wash technique to protect paint and trim.
• Shammying the vehicle after wash with clean materials to avoid scratches.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the wash bay and tools.

Tools

Pressure washers

Steam cleaning equipment

Water hoses

Cloths and sponges

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: LRT - Fife, WA 98424, Position Type: Full Time, Land Rover Tacoma, a dealership part of the O'Brien Auto Group is looking for full-time Car Washers. The Car Washer will be directly responsible for the timely and quality cleaning of customer, loaner, company, and inventory vehicles as they are presented to the wash bay.

This position pays $18 per hour.

All employees subject to eligibility requirements, we offer the following benefits:

• Paid holidays pursuant to the annual holiday calendar (typically five holidays)
• Vacation – based on hire date and paid based on position.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/RX
• Ancillary Benefits such as Short/Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Life Insurance, Spousal/Child coverages, Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) plus company match

Responsibilities to Include:

• Vacuuming front and rear passenger areas, including under mats (cargo area on company, loaner, and inventory cars only).
• Cleaning inside of front windows (inside of all windows on company, loaner, and inventory cars).
• Wiping down, dusting dash and console areas.
• Proper rinsing down and sudsing of vehicle with proper care taken in using a clean wash bucket and mitt for paint and separate wash bucket and mitt for lower cladding, wheel wells, tail pipes, etc.
• Shammy of vehicle with clean shammy on paint and separate cloth on bumpers, door jams, tail pipes, wheel wells, etc.
• Proper care that all wash mitts, rags, cloths, and shammys are kept clean and free of grit and that all items that may scratch car, i.e. belt buckles, snaps, rivets, etc. are not worn where they could damage the car.
• Rotate through the car wash stations as directed.
• Do not get behind the wheel of any vehicle unless you are an authorized driver per upper management.
• Clean and maintain car was supplies and tools.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and order of wash bay drive and area.
• Wear appropriate clothing: long pants, no rivets or odd snaps, belt buckles where they cannot damage vehicles, appropriate shoes or boots, and gloves when appropriate.
• No loitering in customer waiting room, office, or shop areas of Dealership.
• Smoking only in designated outside area and on authorized break time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Work in cooperative, positive & professional manner with all personnel in the company.
• Treat members of the public and customers in a courteous and non-discriminatory manner. Maintain professional demeanor while at work.
• Must conform to company policy regarding non-discrimination and harassment.

Equipment/Machines/Tools Typically Used:

Pressure washers, steam cleaning equipment, water hoses, buckets, sponges, polishers, cloth rags, hand-held squeeze bottles, and mechanics hand tools. Rubber gloves worn as required.

Chemicals:

Numerous chemicals are used/handled on a frequent basis. Employee will be trained by their supervisor on the safe handling/use of these substances. Employee will follow all safety directives at all times.

Physical Demands:

Intermittent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; lifting of 50 lbs or less on an occasional basis and carrying of 24 lbs or less on a frequent basis; frequent pushing and pulling, twisting and turning of trunk, reaching and handling of objects; occasional climbing, balancing and crawling.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Dealership reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).

Candidates for this position must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and motor vehicle record review.

Land Rover Tacoma is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications