Automotive Detailer

DriveTime • Clearwater, FL

3d

About The Position

The Automotive Detailer is responsible for tracking and monitoring the maintenance of DriveTime vehicles, inspecting vehicle condition and cosmetic standards, and helping determine with management whether inventory should be repaired or rejected based on repair costs and overall quality. The role manages incoming and outgoing inventory, records vehicles arriving from auctions, and prepares and moves vehicles through the distribution process for retail. The employee must keep the work area clean and organized and follow workplace safety practices. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Comfort operating all vehicles at the Reconditioning Center.
• Ability to perform vehicle inspections and keep detailed, accurate records of vehicle condition.
• Familiarity with company cosmetic standards and ability to ensure vehicles meet them.
• Ability to work cohesively with management and team members.
• Ability to communicate in English in a safety-sensitive and technical environment.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to consistently operate vehicles and productivity machinery.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to use required safety equipment, which may include a face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, a mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
• Ability to move into different positions to perform tasks in varied environments, including tight spaces beneath vehicles.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with internal customers.
• Ability to move frequently around the workplace to access machinery and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor the maintenance of DriveTime vehicles.
• Inspect vehicles and work with management to repair or reject inventory based on estimated repair costs and overall vehicle quality.
• Inspect vehicles for cosmetic standards and ensure vehicles meet company standards.
• Manage incoming and outgoing inventory.
• Prepare and move vehicles throughout distribution for retail.
• Record daily inventory of vehicles arriving from auctions.
• Keep the work area clean and organized to prevent spills and hazards.
• Practice workplace safety to eliminate hazards to oneself and team members.
• Work cohesively with management and team members on inventory repair or rejection decisions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the company covering a sizable amount of premiums.
• 401(k).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program with self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives, and medical-premium discounts.
• Competitive pay.
• Learn and Earn Program to increase earning potential as an inventory associate.
• Consistent work schedule; the company is closed on Sundays.
• No weekends except during peak season.
• Paid time off for full-time roles, including wellness days, holidays, and personal time.
• Vacation time for part-time employees, earned based on hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED