Service Used Vehicle Detailer

Shaheen Chevrolet, Inc.; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

One weekend a month

Medical, dental & vision insurance; DI

401K with employer match

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday

Employee vehicle/parts discount

Family-owned dealership

Centrally located

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Shaheen Chevrolet, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Vehicle Detailer in Mid-Michigan. You will wash, polish, and detail exteriors and interiors to showroom standards, and apply protective treatments to interior surfaces.

You should have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18, hold a valid license, and be capable of lifting up to 100 lbs. Prior detailing experience is a plus. We offer paid training and comprehensive benefits in a supportive, family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs periodically and be on your feet throughout the day.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Previous detailing experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Wash, wax, and polish vehicle exteriors and keep interiors spotless.
• Detail upholstery, rugs, windows, and engines to showroom level.
• Apply protective treatments to leather, vinyl, and fabric surfaces.
• Use cleaners for tough spots and keep work area clean and safe.
• Washes engine and engine compartment and inspects for obvious defects.
• Fills fuel and inspects vehicles for safety and work readiness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Team player

Cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join the Team One Chevrolet Buick GMC Truck Team as Automotive Vehicle Detailer!

Are you passionate about cars and meticulous in your attention to detail? Do you thrive in a positive, family-oriented environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at our leading dealership in Mid-Michigan!

What You’ll Do (full job description listed below):

• Clean & Shine: Wash, wax, and polish the exterior, while making the interior spotless.
• Detail Master: Clean upholstery, rugs, windows, and even engines, making every vehicle showroom ready.
• Enhance & Protect: Apply treatments to keep leather, vinyl, and fabric in top condition.
• Attention to Detail: Use specialized cleaners for those tough spots regular cleaning can't fix.

What You Need:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license
• A great eye for detail and a passion for cars
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs periodically and be on your feet throughout the day
• Previous experience is a plus, but not required!

Perks of the Job:

• Competitive pay
• Paid Training if needed
• Only 1 weekend a month
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance as well as short & long term disability, life insurance, & more!
• 401K plan with employer match
• Paid time off including vacation(s), sick, & holidays
• Job stability...busy shop with plenty of work
• Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service
• Family owned and operated
• Centrally located
• Uniforms provided at no cost + cleaning

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Washes vehicle exterior, cleans interior and exterior windows, and wipes down doorjambs.

Applies wax to auto body, and wipes or buffs surface.

Vacuums interior of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris.

Cleans upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces, using appropriate cleaning agents, applicators, and cleaning devices.

Applies revitalizers and preservation agents to interior vinyl or leather surfaces and treats fabrics with spot- and stain-resistant chemicals.

Applies special-purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not remove, utilizing experience and judgment and following product manufacturer's recommendations.

Uses proper eye, hand, and body protection when using products that require protection.

Applies dressing on tires and tire wells.

Keeps work area neat and clean.

Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.

Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

MARGINAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Cleans engine and engine compartment with steam-cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents.

Inspects vehicles for noticeable defects, such as dents, scratches, torn upholstery, and poor mechanical operation.

Restores appearance of engine area, rugs and upholstery, and painted surfaces. Uses touch-up paint, dyes, and other appropriate materials.

Fills vehicle with fuel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License

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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.