Detailer, Automotive, Auto Body

Job Details

Job Location:
Toyota of Corvallis - Corvallis, OR

Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00 Hourly

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The right person could end up supervising our complete automotive detail business! Must have a clean DMV record for the last 3 years.

A car detailer will spend most of their days interacting with clients and cleaning cars or different vehicles. A car detailer might spend part of the day cleaning the exterior of the cars and the other part of the day working on the interior of the cars. They must take special care of what products they use for the different areas they are cleaning to make sure nothing is damaged during the cleaning.

They might also work with other car detailers, so they should be good at teamwork.

Successful candidates should have experience cleaning a car’s exterior and interior, customer service experience, and communicate well with clients from all walks of life. A car detailer should also have experience working with cleaning products and should be able to keep a safe work environment. Experience in giving accurate cost estimates is also an asset.

A car detailer does not need any formal education but should have the ability to learn on the job. Many companies train their employees to meet specific standards. Employees should also expect to be trained in workplace safety and the use of hazardous materials, as some cleaners could be dangerous if not handled correctly. A good car detailer should be detail-oriented and able to perform their job quickly and efficiently.

They also need to be personable so that clients feel comfortable leaving their cars with them.

A car detailer's primary responsibility is to clean vehicles thoroughly. Their duties typically include:

• Inspecting vehicles' interiors and exteriors to assess their condition and cosmetic issues.
• Documenting vehicles' conditions through reports and photos.
• Using liquids like waxes, polishes, and cleaners to add shine to the body, wheels, and glass.
• Shampooing and deodorizing interior seats and floors.
• Operating tools like steamers, vacuums, and buffers on upholstery and paint.
• Removing debris from cup holders, floors, and crevices in vehicle interiors.
• Treating rust and oxidization to remove buildup and protect from future deterioration.
• Communicating with customers to understand their concerns and requirements.
• Applying protective treatments to minimize future damage.
• Adhering to company guidelines, checklists, processes, and quality standards.
• Monitoring supply inventory and ordering tools and cleaning supplies as necessary.
• Transporting cars between locations and parking vehicles in safe places.
• Buffing and polishing.
• Removing pet hair.
• Being ceramic coat certified or willing to earn this certification.