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NOW HIRING-Car Wash Team Lead

Trilogy Group
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

A fast-paced leadership role with clear expectations, real coaching, and performance-based growth.

Earn up to $18/hour in your first 90 days

• Start at $15/hour
• Earn up to $17/hour within 90 days based on performance
• Average $1/hour in commission incentives
• Backpay increases available when milestones are met

If you perform, you get paid. No guessing.

 Join One of Our Strongest Teams

Our Polaris / Ikea Way location is known for high performance, strong leadership, and real growth opportunities.

• 67% of current leaders at this location started as Car Wash Attendants
• Our District Manager began their career at this location and worked their way into leadership
• Multiple leaders, including our current Field Operations Leader, started as CWAs at this location and advanced through the company

“The higher quality training and mentorship program of this site made me well equipped for the many situations in this job that require a leader to step forward.”
— Current Team Lead, Polaris Location

We’re hiring now to replace team members heading to college this fall, which means:

• You’re stepping into a well-run, stable environment
• You’ll be trained alongside top-performing team members
• You’ll help coach newer team members and keep shifts running smoothly
• You have a proven path to grow quickly and earn more

Goal: Fully staffed with fully trained team members by the end of August.

What This Job Actually Is

This is not detailing. You are helping lead a high-efficiency automatic wash operation.

As a Team Lead, you help manage the shift, support the team, and make sure the site operates to standard. You are expected to lead by example, communicate clearly, and help keep the team accountable throughout the day.

You will:

• Help open, run, and close shifts
• Position team members and adjust the plan as the day changes
• Guide vehicles safely into the wash tunnel
• Keep operations moving efficiently and smoothly
• Monitor equipment and handle minor issues
• Support cash handling, register use, and basic transaction procedures
• Coach team members on customer interactions, membership awareness, and job execution
• Hold the team accountable to checklists, cleaning standards, and site expectations
• Communicate issues clearly to management
• Help resolve basic customer concerns and escalate when needed
• Work with the team to hit daily performance goals

“What makes this job special is the people. I’ve built amazing relationships with my coworkers and members, and the positive, accepting environment makes it a place where you genuinely want to work. It’s also taught me important life skills like leadership, problem solving, and staying calm in fast-paced situations.”
— Current Car Wash Attendant, Polaris Location

How You Get to $18/hour

We measure performance clearly:

• Attendance and punctuality - non-negotiable
• Ability to help run a smooth, organized shift
• Execution of job responsibilities
• Customer service and interaction quality
• Membership awareness and conversion performance
• Cash handling accuracy and responsibility
• Accountability to checklists and site standards
• Ability to coach and support team members
• Communication with managers and teammates
• Problem solving during busy or stressful situations
• Coachability, growth, teamwork, and attitude

Hit the standard = your pay goes up. Miss it = it doesn’t.

 What We’re Looking For

• Reliable - shows up on time, every shift
• Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
• Strong communicator with customers and teammates
• Able to lead by example
• Coachable and driven to improve
• Comfortable giving direction and holding others accountable
• Able to keep up in a fast-paced environment
• Trustworthy with cash handling and basic leadership responsibilities
• Calm under pressure
• Takes ownership and accountability

What You Get

• Fast path to higher pay within 90 days
• Performance-based growth with no favoritism
• Commission opportunities
• Hands-on leadership experience
• Strong team environment with proven leadership
• Opportunity to grow into higher leadership roles
• Real coaching, mentorship, and development

 Read This Before You Apply

If you want to be part of a high-performing team, grow as a leader, and increase your pay based on performance, this is your opportunity.

If you’re looking for something easy where you can coast, this isn’t it.

Walk in. Interview. Get hired. Start building your path.

Salary : $15 - $18

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