Detailer at Midway Motors – McPherson, Kansas

Midway Motors is looking for a Detailer to help keep our vehicles looking their best. This role is key in delivering a great customer experience by cleaning, restoring, and preparing vehicles for sale and service customers. We’re looking for someone who is a team player, energetic, professional, and takes pride in their work while being part of our community-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Clean and detail vehicle interiors and exteriors
  
• Wash, wax, vacuum, and treat surfaces (vinyl, leather, carpet, etc.)
  
• Clean engines and remove tough debris using proper products
  
• Apply tire dressing and ensure vehicles are lot-ready
  
• Place/remove required stickers on vehicles
  
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
  
• Follow all safety guidelines and use equipment properly
  
• Report any safety concerns and assist with additional tasks as needed

Job Descriptions

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wash outside of the vehicles, wash windows inside and outside and wipe the hold-open mechanisms.
• Apply wax to the bodywork and wipe or buff surface with non-abrasive products.
• Vacuum vehicles inside to remove dust and debris.
• Clean the upholstery, carpets and other surfaces, using appropriate cleaners, applicators and cleaning equipment.
• Apply revitalizers and preservatives to interior vinyl or leather surfaces and treat fabrics with spot removers.
• Clean the engine and engine compartment with special cleaning equipment and various cleaners.
• Apply special purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which do not respond to ordinary cleaning procedures, using experience and judgment as well as following the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Wear appropriate safety gear to protect eyes, hands and body when using any hazardous products.
• Apply dressing to the tires and walls of tires.
• Ensure appropriate company stickers are displayed on vehicle.
• Remove any stickers not required from vehicles which have been sold.
• Ensure that shop is clean and tidy.
• Use all tools and equipment safely.
• Report any safety issues to management as soon as possible.
• Perform other tasks, based on management requirements and instructions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES)

• 0-3 months related experience
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Ability to wear safety equipment required for the position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Automotive industry experience
• Utilization of equipment required for the position
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrate dependability and integrity
• Customer-focused with the ability to communicate directly with customers, vendors and employees
• Cooperative spirit focused on providing excellent customer service and being a team player
• Maintain a professional appearance and work ethic
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and ability to work within a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, frequently lift up to 25 lbs., occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and use his or her hands and fingers to handle or feel.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, work will be carried out in a shop setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.