Detailer

At Troutman's Chevrolet Buick GMC we strive to make every customer a customer for life.  Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated.  Every employee at Troutman's Chevrolet Buick GMC  is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.  This is a full time position from 7:30 AM to 4:00 P.M.  This position comes with all the full time benefits.

SUMMARY
Cleans and refurbishes new and used automobiles. Conforms to dealership and/or manufacturer
specifications and time allowances.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Washes vehicle exterior, cleans interior and exterior windows, and wipes down doorjambs.
Applies wax to auto body, and wipes or buffs surface.
Vacuums interior of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris.
Cleans upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces, using appropriate cleaning agents, applicators, and
cleaning devices.
Applies revitalizers and preservation agents to interior vinyl or leather surfaces and treats fabrics with
spot- and stain-resistant chemicals.
Cleans engine and engine compartment with steam-cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents.
Applies special-purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not
remove, utilizing experience and judgment and following product manufacturer's recommendations.
Inspects vehicles for noticeable defects, such as dents, scratches, torn upholstery, and poor
mechanical operation.
Restores appearance of engine area, rugs and upholstery, and painted surfaces. Uses touch-up paint,
dyes, and other appropriate materials.
Uses proper eye, hand, and body protection when using products that require protection.
Fills vehicle with fuel.
Applies dressing on tires and tire wells.
Replaces missing or defective small parts.
Maintains showroom and stock vehicles in clean and presentable condition at all times.
Ensures proper stickers are displayed in the vehicle's window.
Removes all window stickers on sold vehicles.
Keeps work area neat and clean.
Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
MARGINAL DUTIES
Marginal Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• No prior experience or training.
• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and
differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple
sentences.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to
write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on- one and small group
situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability
to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and
distance.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar
graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral
instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Driver's License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.