Automotive Detail Porter / Light Detailer

About the role

McGrath Chevyland is seeking a reliable and motivated Automotive Detail Porter / Light Detailer to support its busy detail department. This role is essential to maintaining efficient vehicle flow while helping keep daily detail operations running smoothly.

Detail Porters play a key role in the success of the department by assisting with vehicle movement, staging, and supporting the detail team. You'll also gain hands-on experience performing light vehicle detailing while learning proper detailing techniques and processes from experienced team members.

This is an entry-level role designed with career growth in mind. As you build your detailing skills, demonstrate reliability, and learn the department's processes, there are opportunities to advance into a Full Detailer position or develop toward a Detail Advisor role. It's an opportunity to get your foot in the door, gain hands-on automotive experience, and build a long-term career with McGrath.

If you're dependable, hardworking, eager to learn, and looking for more than just your next job, we'd love to meet you.

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Schedule: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver vehicles throughout McGrath Chevyland and nearby dealership locations.
• Assist with vehicle flow, staging, and organization within the detail department.
• Perform light vehicle detailing, including washing, vacuuming, window cleaning, and preparing vehicles for delivery and display.
• Learn proper automotive detailing techniques and processes from experienced team members.
• Support Detail Technicians with vehicle preparation and department tasks.
• Ensure vehicles are handled carefully and moved efficiently throughout the dealership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and team-first attitude.
• Dependable, punctual, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop automotive detailing skills.
• Willingness to assist coworkers and follow direction.
• Attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
• Ability to safely operate and move a variety of vehicles.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Benefits

• PTO starting Day 1.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Career pathway into Full Detailer or Detail Advisor opportunities.
• Hands-on training and opportunities to develop your automotive detailing skills.
• Career growth — 97% of promotions come from within.
• Supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture.

If you're motivated, dependable, and ready to start a career in automotive detailing with room to advance, you can join the McGrath Chevyland team. Start as a Detail Porter / Light Detailer, build your skills, and create a path toward your next opportunity within the department.