Automotive Detailer - Toyota Dealership

Company Summary:

With over 79 years of business in the Great Lakes Bay Region, our family owned and operated dealerships are about more than making the sale. Operating two dealerships providing Cadillac, Buick, GMC, and Toyota to the community, we are about building relationships and providing the best customer service possible. We value the community and are proud supporters of multiple outreach programs, including the Bay Area women’s center, Salvation Army, and the American Cancer Society.

Job Summary: As a Detailer you will clean vehicles according to company standards or client specifications, which may include performing detail inspections, thoroughly washing, buffing, and waxing exteriors, vacuuming, steaming, and deodorizing interiors, and keeping records related to gas levels and the condition of the vehicle. You should possess strong customer service skills and be familiar with the tools and agents used to clean and maintain vehicles.

Pay: $14.00-$16.00 an hour; Based on experience

Schedule:  Full-time 40 hours; Detail department core hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. This will include one late night a week 10am-8pm and every other Saturday 8am-3pm.

Benefits:  

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• Delta Dental
• EyeMed Vision
• Company paid life insurance on behalf of the employee through Principal
• John Hancock 401k with a company match
• Paid vacation time
• Employee Discount

Essential Job Duties:

• Cleans and refurbishes new and used automobiles.
• Washes vehicle exterior to clean cars, using cleaning solution, water, cloths, and brushes.
• Applies wax to auto body, and wipes or buffs surfaces to protect surfaces and preserve shine, using cloth or buffing machine.
• Vacuums interiors of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris, using vacuum cleaner.
• Cleans upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces, using cleaning agents, applicators, and cleaning devices.
• Applies revitalizers and preservatives to vinyl or leather surfaces, treats fabrics with spot and stain resistant chemicals to preserve and protect interior components.
• Cleans engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.
• Applies special purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which do not respond to normal cleaning procedures, utilizing experience and following recommendations of product manufacturer.
• Paints engine components and related parts, using spray gun or aerosol can and masking material.
• Applies paint to chipped body surfaces of vehicle, using container of touchup paint.
• Applies dyes and reconditioning chemical to vinyl tops of vehicle to restore color and condition.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

• One year of automotive dealership experience preferred but not required.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Eligible to be insured by Labadie’s insurance company to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Pass a drug screen.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Labadie Auto Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Labadie Auto Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Labadie Auto Company conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

https://www.labadietoyota.com