What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detail Technician position at Long-Lewis Auto Group?
The Detail Technician plays a key role in ensuring that every vehicle leaving our facility looks its absolute best. This position is responsible for preparing vehicles for sale and delivery by performing thorough interior and exterior cleaning, including washing, vacuuming, and completing minor cosmetic touch-ups. The Detail Technician also provides detailing services for customer vehicles based on the specific packages or services purchased.
In addition to working directly with vehicles, this role includes helping maintain the overall cleanliness and organization of the car wash facility. The Detail Technician ensures that customer areas—such as waiting rooms, wash bays, and service lanes—are kept neat, safe, and welcoming at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
Clean and detail the interior and exterior of vehicles, including washing, drying, vacuuming, shampooing, and light cosmetic touch-ups
Prepare vehicles for sale and delivery to meet dealership quality standards
Perform customer-requested detailing services with attention to accuracy and satisfaction
Inspect vehicles before and after services to ensure quality and consistency
Maintain cleanliness of customer areas, workstations, equipment, and the car wash facility
Follow proper safety procedures and use detailing tools and chemicals correctly
Assist team members and support daily car wash operations as needed
Qualifications & Skills:
High school diploma or GED required
Previous experience in detailing or car wash operations preferred
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record
Ability to safely operate both automatic and manual transmission vehicles
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Excellent communication skills and a friendly, professional attitude
Reliable, self-motivated, and committed to delivering exceptional customer service
Licenses & Certifications
Required- DRIVER'S LICENSE
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Work Location: In person