Automotive Detailer

What’s Under The Hood DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used‑car sales, finance, and servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and employees by focusing on placing the right customer in the right vehicle on the right terms and in their path to ownership. DriveTime’s presence spans the nation through dealerships that embrace a transparent pricing approach—eliminating haggling and gimmicks—and reconditioning centers that breathe new life into pre‑owned vehicles. If you’ve got DRIVE and you’re looking to make an impact, we’d love for you to bring your passion to our team. Job Overview The Auto Detailer is responsible for tracking and monitoring the maintenance of DriveTime vehicles and ensuring they look clean and neat. Primary Responsibilities Stock vehicles when they arrive from auction. Prepare and move vehicles around the Reconditioning Center for distribution to retail. Detail vehicles—wash and buff, perform minor paint touch‑ups, vacuum interior, and clean any additional surfaces. Use cleaning, protective, and restorative agents to maintain and enhance the appearance of vehicles. Perform inspections and keep complete, accurate records of each vehicle’s condition. Identify and complete repairs effectively the first time to minimize re‑work and production delays. Work in ways that decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions. Collaborate with Reconditioning Center Management to repair or reject inventory based on estimated repair cost and/or overall vehicle quality. Candidate Profile Excellent communicator—able to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management. Active listener who seeks to understand rather than simply reply. Strong attention to detail—detail‑oriented work is essential in every aspect of the role. Team player who works well with others in a high‑functioning environment. Timely—adhering to regular and predictable attendance is required. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. Valid driver’s license and insurable DMV status required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance in a safety‑sensitive/technical environment. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant company contribution to premiums. 401(k) retirement plan, company‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. Opportunities for professional growth—over 1,000 employees are promoted year over year. Tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs. Wellness program offering coaching, health incentives, and discounts on medical premiums for participation in health activities. Competitive pay and performance‑based incentives. No customer interactions—focus on vehicle detail and repair. Consistent work schedule with no work on Sundays; no weekend work except during peak season. Paid time off for full‑time and part‑time employees, including wellness days and holidays. DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screening process. This is a safety‑sensitive position. Process follows a drug‑free, tobacco‑free workplace policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr DriveTime