About the Role
The Automotive Reconditioning/Transporter cleans and refurbishes new and used automobiles.
Responsibilities
- Wash vehicle exterior, using cleaning solution, water, cloths, and brushes.
- Apply wax to auto body, wipe, and buff surface to protect surface and preserve shine, using cloths and buffing machine.
- Vacuum interior of vehicle to remove loose dirt and debris using vacuum cleaner.
- Clean upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces, using cleaning agents, applicators, and cleaning devices.
- Apply revitalizers and preservation agents to vinyl or leather surfaces and treat fabrics with spot and stain resistant chemicals to preserve and protect interior components.
- Clean engine and engine compartments with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.
- Apply special purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not remove, utilizing experience and judgment, and following recommendations of product’s manufacturer.
- Paint engine components and related parts, using spray gun or aerosol can and masking materials.
- Apply paint to chipped body surfaces of vehicles using touch-up paint.
- Apply dyes and reconditioning chemicals to vinyl tops of vehicles to restore color and condition.
- Check in new vehicles with transporter.
- Coordinate delivery of new and used vehicles for sales department.
- Clean demonstrator vehicles.
- Maintain work area in safe and clean condition.
- Be familiar with MSDS location and information.
- Must wear and/or use all provided safety/protective items.
- Be responsible for maintenance and storage of detailing equipment and chemicals.
- Obtain approval from used car manager for purchase of chemicals and supplies.
- Move vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
- Maintain CSI in top 10% of group.
- Adhere to dealership policies and procedures set forth by dealership management and manufacturer specifications.
Requirements
- Valid New York State Driver License.
Skills
- Ability to use hand and power tools and other machinery.
- Time-management and organizational abilities.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Speak/communicate fluent English.
Location
- Dealership facility
Work Type
- Full-time
- Occasional weekend and evening hours
Experience Level
- One year of experience as a technician’s helper.
Education Level
- High School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
About the Company
- Work is performed in a dealership service department.
- Will be exposed to noise, vibrations, dust, paint, cleaning solutions and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Hazards: Slips, trips and falls, ergonomic injuries, and occasional lifting.
- Safety Precautions: Breaks are encouraged to allow for stretching and training is provided covering slips, trips, and falls, safe lifting and stretching techniques.
Equal Opportunity
- All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
