Automotive Detailer

What’s Under the Hood DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership. You can find DriveTime’s tire tracks across the nation with dealerships where we embrace a transparent pricing approach, eliminating haggling and gimmicks and reconditioning centers where we breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. Regardless of where you’re located, if you’ve got DRIVE and you’re looking to make an impact, we’d love for you to make a difference with us! That’s Nice, But What’s the Job? What's under the hood: Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, DriveTime is the largest privately owned used car sales and finance company in the country. With more than 145 dealerships, 3 operations centers and 16 reconditioning centers across the nation, our 4,000+ employees are focused on getting the right customer in the right car, at the right terms. With over 25 years of industry experience, and our dedication to streamlining the purchase process, we're redefining what it means to buy and finance a used car. That’s Nice, But What’s the Job? DriveTime is immediately hiring Automotive Detailers! In short, the Detailer is responsible for tracking and monitoring the maintenance of DriveTime vehicles and making them look clean and neat! In long, our Detail Associates are responsible for: Stock in vehicles when they arrive from auction. Prepare and move vehicles around the Reconditioning Center for distribution to retail. Detail vehicles – Wash and buff, minor paint touch-up, vacuum interior and clean any other additional surfaces. Using cleaning, protective, and restorative agents to maintain and enhance the appearance of vehicles. Perform inspections and keep complete, accurate records of the vehicle’s condition. Identifying and completing repairs effectively the first time, to minimize re-work and delays in production. Work in ways that decrease possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions. Working with Reconditioning Center Management to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle. So What About the Perks? Perks matter. Pay $17.00 an hour Earn and Learn. Through our Earn and Learn program, you hold the keys to your own development – and money in your pocket! Through this program, your hourly pay increases as you progress through our on-the-job training and certification. Medical, Dental and Vision. For qualifying employees, DriveTime will pay the entire premium! Tuition Reimbursement. We encourage growth and development, not only in your career with us but also your formal education. Work/Life Balance. This teams enjoys a M-F Friday schedule and are typically done by 2:30pm! 11 days of PTO, 6 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays. Because who doesn’t love time off? Benefits like 401(k), company paid life insurance, short and long-term disability. No customers. You do, what you do best – fix cars and work as a team. Growth opportunities. DriveTime takes a lot of pride in promoting from within. Over 80% of our current leadership has developed internally. So, What’s in our Candidate Inspection? Top of the line communicator. Ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management. Listeners…Not Hearers Seek to understand, do not hear to reply. A mind for the details. Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it! Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together. Timely. Being “fashionably late” is great outside the job, but on the job you’ll need to adhere to regular and predictable attendance. The Specifics. High School Diploma or GED required. Valid driver's license, and insurable DMV required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Anything Else? Absolutely. And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment! DriveTime was awarded Top Companies to Work for in AZ by AZCentral.com for our great culture and one of the Best Places to Work in IT as awarded by PBJ. Essentially we offer a creative, transparent and fun environment since, well, we work here too. DriveTime was also voted the Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc 5000, and we aren’t slowing down anytime soon! Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment. So What About the Perks? Perks matter Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage. But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few. Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year. Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is. Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities! Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters! Learn and Earn Program. Increase your earning potential as you become a master inventory associate. No Customers. No worries. Just do what you love. Repair cars. Consistent Work Schedule. We are strong believers in work/life balance. We’re closed on Sundays to give our employees valued time with family and friends. No Weekends, No Problems. Take it easy on the weekends (the only exception is during our peak season when business is booming). Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn! Anything Else? Absolutely. DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)! Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment! This is a safety sensitive position. At the DriveTime Family of Brands, we don’t just sell cars - we create opportunities, improve lives, and have fun doing it. Through DriveTime, Bridgecrest, SilverRock, and GoFi, we’re shaking up the pre-owned car industry with fresh ideas, cutting-edge tech, and over 20 years of know-how. From matching the right customer with the right vehicle to making financing simple, we put people in the driver’s seat - literally. We’re headquartered in Tempe, AZ, and Dallas, TX, but our impact stretches nationwide. No matter where you are, you’ll find a team that works hard, laughs often, and celebrates big wins together. Think career growth with a side of camaraderie, innovation, and plenty of high-fives. If you’ve got DRIVE, love solving challenges, and want to make a real impact, your next adventure starts here. Buckle up - your career journey with us is about to take off! #LifeatDriveTime Hey Job Seekers: We want to make sure you’re safe while looking for your next opportunity with the DriveTime Family of Brands. We have been made aware of scams out there where people are pretending to be recruiters from our team. These scams might offer fake jobs, ask for your personal info, or even request payment, none of which is legit. Here’s what you need to know: We never charge fees at any point during hiring. Official emails from us will come from @drivetime.com or through our virtual assistant Emma View email address on click.appcast.io. Job offers are only made after a formal interview and from an actual employee of DriveTime Family of Brands. How To Stay Safe: Don’t share your info with anyone who hasn’t been verified. If something feels off, reference the above to make sure you are communicating with our team. Apply through our official careers page: Careers. 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