Automotive Detail Technician

Madison Honda•Clinton, NJ

About The Position

The Automotive Detail Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of company and customer vehicles, including washing vehicles with high-pressure equipment, waxing them with power equipment, and keeping dealership vehicle inventory clean. The position performs assigned work efficiently and accurately according to dealership standards and reports to the Sales and Service Managers for direction and instruction. Training is provided; prior detail technician experience is preferred but not required. Detail/Lot technicians generally work a 40-hour, five-day week, with occasional overtime and a rotational Saturday shift. Not all positions are full time; schedules are coordinated by the responsible manager. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all seasons, in a moist environment, with possible exposure to dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials. Technicians may need to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds several times per shift and perform various physical tasks. A dealership uniform is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information in electronic or paper form.
Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
Good judgment.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Prior detail technician experience; it is preferred but not required, and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Wash and wax cars and trucks in a timely manner as requested by managers.
Perform assigned work efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership standards.
Ensure vehicle keys are tagged and their descriptions match the vehicles.
Examine vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required.
Immediately advise a service advisor or sales manager when additional work is needed.
Do not use customer vehicles for personal errands.
Supervise apprentice technicians when assigned.
Keep the shop area neat and clean and account for dealership-owned tools.
Follow federal, state, and local regulations, including requirements governing hazardous-waste disposal.