Seasonal Automotive Detailer - Car Washer - New Haven

Enterprise•Branford, CT

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Enterprise Mobility is seeking a responsible and dedicated individual to join their team as a full-time seasonal Automotive Detailer. This role is based in New Haven, CT, with a seasonal start date on or after May 18th, 2026, and an end date on or before November 18th, 2026, not exceeding 6 months. The position involves upholding the highest cleanliness standards in the industry, leading exceptional cleaning practices, and exceeding standard protocols to ensure health and safety. The Automotive Detailer will be responsible for washing, cleaning, sanitizing, inspecting, and preparing a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and vans, to meet high cleanliness and safety standards for customer rentals. Enterprise Mobility is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, operating brands like Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent A Car, managing a diverse fleet of 2.4 million vehicles across over 9,500 locations in more than 90 countries.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
The ability to operate a motor vehicle is an essential function of this position. Applicants must have a valid, unrestricted US driver's license
Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship from our company for an employment based work permit or other work authorization document now or in the future
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Must be living within a reasonable commute of no more than 1 hour from this location
Must have at least six (6) consecutive months of prior work/organizational experience
Seasonal employees may work for up to 180 days during a defined season (FT or PT hours). They must experience a 3 month break in service at the end of the season prior to working again as a seasonal employee.
Must be willing to accept a seasonal position starting on or after May 18th, and ending on or before November 18th.

Responsibilities

Clean, sanitize, vacuum, and prepare vehicle interior according to industry-standard protocols
Wash, clean and dry the vehicle's exterior - this might include cars of different sizes, as well as vans and trucks.
Check fuel level and warning lights: inspect windshield for damage; factory reset/restore vehicle setting to clear prior customer data; check for customer items and place anything of value in Lost & Found; verify that registration is present, current and matches the license plate.
Check fluid levels and add as needed; check tire condition, pressure and tread depth; inspect vehicle exterior for damage
Fuel and stage vehicle
Inspect vehicle for any safety concerns; report any warning lights and/or vehicle/windshield/tire damage; pull vehicle out of the prep processing as necessary
Maintains a clean and orderly work area and report any unsafe or hazardous conditions
Operate tools such as carpet shampoo machines or air purifiers to eliminate stains, pet hair, and odors
Assists customers when needed. May transport customers to and from the branches
Helps maintain overall site appearance including general cleaning of interior and exteriors of branch locations
Site appearance responsibilities to include: desktops, countertops, phones, floors, trash, bathrooms, vacuuming, sweeping the lot and any other miscellaneous tasks related to the daily cleanliness of the branch location
Seek to improve job performance through self-assessment, skill development, training and goal setting
Maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance and punctuality
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned