Team Lead

Clearwater Express Wash; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and vacation

Holiday pay

Free car washes

Leadership training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Company uniforms

Training and ongoing support

Job summary

ClearWater Express Wash is seeking a proactive Team Lead to guide a high-performing crew at Barker Cypress, Cypress, TX. The role emphasizes leading by example, coaching peers, and maintaining smooth daily operations in a fast-paced car wash environment.

Ideal candidates show leadership potential, strong communication, and a customer-service mindset. The position offers full-time hours with medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, and ongoing leadership development.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership, supervisory, or team lead roles preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn basic car wash equipment and operations.
• Dependable, proactive and able to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and foster a positive, productive team environment.
• Support daily car wash operations to keep the location running smoothly.
• Train and coach team members on customer service, safety, products, memberships, and daily duties.
• Provide excellent guest service and resolve guest questions or concerns.
• Assist guests with wash services, memberships, and product recommendations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming car wash location.
• Ensure staff follow safety procedures and operating standards.
• Assist leadership with daily tasks, priorities, and assignments.
• Learn all positions and responsibilities at the location.
• Identify operational issues and communicate them to site leadership.
• Assist with basic equipment and facility needs and learn car wash operations.
• Support opening and closing procedures as assigned.
• Create an environment where team members feel supported and motivated.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Training coaching

Problem solving

Job description

Job Location: TXHO09 Barker Cypress - Cypress, TX 77433, Salary Range: $14.00 - $16.00 Hourly, Team Lead Employment Type: Full-Time Companies: ClearWater Express Wash & BlueWave Express Wash Pay: $14–$16 per hour

About ClearWater Express Wash & BlueWave Express Wash

ClearWater Express Wash and BlueWave Express Wash are growing express car wash companies focused on providing an exceptional experience for our guests while creating opportunities for our team members to grow. We are looking for dependable, energetic, and motivated Team Leads who are ready to take the next step in their careers and help lead a high-performing team.

Previous car wash experience is not required. We're looking for people with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, leadership potential, and a willingness to learn.

What You’ll Do

• Lead by example and help create a positive, productive team environment.
• Support the daily operations of the car wash and help keep the location running efficiently.
• Train and coach Team Members on customer service, safety, products, memberships, and daily responsibilities.
• Provide excellent customer service and guest service and help resolve guest questions or concerns.
• Assist guests with wash services, membership information, and product recommendations.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming car wash location.
• Reinforce company standards for uniforms, appearance, safety, and professionalism.
• Ensure team members are following established safety procedures and operating standards.
• Assist site leadership with daily tasks, assignments, and operational priorities.
• Learn and perform all positions and responsibilities at the location.
• Help identify and address operational issues and communicate them to site leadership.
• Assist with basic equipment and facility needs and learn car wash operations and maintenance.
• Support opening and closing procedures as assigned.
• Help create an environment where team members feel supported, accountable, and motivated to succeed.

Qualifications: What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is responsible, confident, positive, and ready to lead by example.

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys working with people and helping others succeed.
• Has previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience — preferred but not required.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Is comfortable coaching and training other team members.
• Takes initiative and can make decisions when needed.
• Is dependable and committed to showing up ready to lead.
• Has strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Pays attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining company standards.
• Has basic computer and technology skills.
• Is willing to learn basic car wash equipment and facility operations.
• Can work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Has previous experience in retail, customer service, restaurant, hospitality, sales, automotive, or other team-based environments — preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• $14–$16 per hour
• Full-time opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and vacation
• Holiday pay
• Free car washes
• Leadership training and development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Company uniforms
• Training and ongoing support

Why Join Us?

At ClearWater Express Wash and BlueWave Express Wash, we believe great leaders are developed from within. As a Team Lead, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable leadership, customer service, sales, and operational skills while working alongside a team and learning the business.

This position is a great next step for someone looking to grow from Team Member to Team Lead and eventually into Assistant Manager or Car Wash General Manager.

No car wash experience? No problem. We'll teach you what you need to know.