Car Washer & Detailer

Company overview

South Motors Automotive Group is a national leader in the automotive sales industry. As one of the largest minority-owned dealerships in the nation with over one million vehicles sold, we represent some of South Florida’s most recognized dealerships and global automobile brands. Today, from managers to sales professionals, we’re looking for dedicated and dynamic talent to join our expanding team.

Across our 10 automotive dealerships, we offer new and pre-owned vehicles and extensive services for the global brands that you know and recognize; BMW, INFINITI, Honda, Mini and VW.

Our philosophy is to treat every customer and employee like family. This philosophy was our cornerstone when we sold our first car 50 years ago and it is as true today as it was then.

Job Summary

People who love tough work and are physically agile are usually more successful at holding down a job as a car washer. Car washers need to be extremely thorough when performing their duties; a dollop of dirt under the mudguard that you have forgotten to clean may not be seen very kindly by a car owner.

So one has to be methodical and knowledgeable of how cars are supposed to be washed.

Working as a car washer requires you to know how to clean and maintain both the outside and the inside of cars. You will need to make sure that any loose dust on the car is dusted off before you begin and also ensure that all windows are closed.

Job Duties and responsibilities

• Hose down loose dirt from the exterior of cars
• Mix soap solution in the exact quantity needed for washing cars
• Use cloth and sponges to scrub away stubborn stains or built-up dirt
• Soap the entire car making sure that soap does not get into engine parts
• Adjust water pressure in water hoses and rinse soap off the car
• Use dry cloth or electric drier to dry the exterior of the car
• Ensure that tires are soaped and watered down properly
• Scrub tires to get rid of stubborn dirt and mud
• Ensure that the mudguards are cleaned from within the arch
• Dust and vacuum the interior of the car
• Dust and wash car mats and ensure that they have dried properly before putting them back in place
• Remove trash from the car and clean seats and surfaces
• Ensure that door trims and hinges are cleaned properly
• Polish and wax both the interior and the exterior of the car
• Drive cars through the automatic car wash when instructed

Qualifications and skills

• Valid Driver’s license
• Ideally some car wash previous experience
• Disciplined and meticulous
• Detailed oriented
• Team player

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacations
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan