CAR WASH

Lexus of Tacoma, a dealership part of the O’Brien Auto Group, is currently hiring for Car Washers who will be directly responsible for the timely and quality cleaning of customer, loaner, company, and inventory vehicles as they are presented to the wash bay. 

This position pays $18.00 per hour. 

All employees subject to eligibility requirements, we offer the following benefits:

• Paid holidays pursuant to the annual holiday calendar (typically five holidays)
• Vacation – based on hire date and paid based on position.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/RX
• Ancillary Benefits such as Short/Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Life Insurance, Spousal/Child coverages
• 401(k) plus company match

Responsibilities can include: 

• Vacuuming front and rear passenger areas, including under mats (cargo area on company, loaner, and inventory cars only).
• Cleaning inside of front windows (inside of all windows on company, loaner, and inventory cars).
• Wiping down, dusting dash and console areas.
• Proper rinsing down and sudsing of vehicle with proper care taken in using a clean wash bucket and mitt for paint and separate wash bucket and mitt for lower cladding, wheel wells, tail pipes, etc.
• Shammy of vehicle with clean shammy on paint and separate cloth on bumpers, door jams, tail pipes, wheel wells, etc.
• Proper care that all wash mitts, rags, cloths, and shammys are kept clean and free of grit and that all items that may scratch car (i.e. belt buckles, snaps, rivets, etc.) are not worn where they could damage the car.
• Rotate through the car wash stations as directed.
• Do not get behind the wheel of any vehicle unless you are an authorized driver per upper management.
• Clean and maintain car was supplies and tools.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and order of wash bay drive and area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Regular attendance is essential.

Equipment/Machines/Tools Typically Used:  Pressure washers, steam cleaning equipment, water hoses, buckets, sponges, polishers, cloth rags, hand-held squeeze bottles, and mechanics hand tools.  Rubber gloves worn as required.

Chemicals:  Numerous chemicals are used/handled on a frequent basis.  Employee will be trained by their supervisor on the safe handling/use of these substances.  Employee will follow all safety directives at all times.

Physical Demands:  Intermittent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; lifting of 50lbs or less on an occasional basis and carrying of 25bs or less on a frequent basis; frequent pushing and pulling, twisting and turning of trunk, reaching and handling of objects; occasional climbing, balancing and crawling. 

Candidates for this position must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and motor vehicle record review.

Lexus of Tacoma is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary : $18