Automotive Detailer

About the role

Arrow Ford is seeking experienced detailers to join our team. Our detail department is a vital part of the dealership. Our detailers prepare vehicles for online advertising as well as for customers upon delivery. We strive to provide a high-quality product for our customers, and our detailers must ensure a level of excellence for every vehicle that passes through their department.

Arrow Ford is locally owned and operated in Abilene, Texas, since 1964. The Arrow family includes Ford, Mitsubishi, Loan Arranger, Arrow Point Auto Mall, Arrow Service Department, Quick Lane, Body Shop, Rental Car, and Auto Accessories & More. Our mission is to help our customers, coworkers, and communities so that they can accomplish their goals.

At Arrow Ford Dealerships, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. That's why we created Arrow For Life, a comprehensive rewards program that offers an Engine For Life Guarantee, lifetime oil changes, and so much more complimentary to our customers. Arrow believes in investing in our customers and our employees. Every employee at Arrow Ford Dealerships is absolutely critical to its success, and we’re always looking for smart, engaging, and dynamic people who want to join a team where they matter.

Your professional development is one of our top priorities. That's why we're proud to offer our staff members a comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation plans, and opportunities to grow your career with us.

Responsibilities

• Wash, wax, and buff the vehicle
• Clean interior and exterior windows
• Vacuum and scrub the interior of the vehicle
• Clean the engine and engine compartment
• Apply dressing on tires and tire wells
• Utilize special-purpose cleaners to ensure lasting cleanliness of vehicles
• Apply warrantied protective products to vehicle interiors and exteriors as requested
• Operate all tools in a safe manner
• Report any safety issues immediately to management

Requirements

• Previous detailing experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Willing to submit to pre-employment drug screen and background check

Benefits

Pay is starting at $15.00 per hour DOE.

Our Comprehensive Benefits:

• FREE in-house child care program for school-aged children
• Custom and competitive wage plans
• Low-deductible health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Voluntary insurance options (disability, cancer insurance, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plan with company participation
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Closed on Sundays

Our Unique Benefits:

• I-CAN Kids – Arrow Ford provides free childcare for its employees through the I-CAN Kids program. I-CAN Kids is an on-site child recreation program for school-aged children. Afterschool care is offered throughout the school year as well as fulltime childcare on Saturdays, holidays, bad weather days, and during the summer holiday. Arrow leadership understands the financial burden that childcare can put on a family, especially finding a program that is flexible to the dealership schedule. Arrow employees have the peace of mind knowing their child is in a safe and enriching environment while only being a few steps away.
• Training & Development – Arrow Ford invests in its employees’ career aspirations and provides programs for sales and service to grow from entry level to mastery. All sales consultants have the benefit of two weeks of paid training with the Owner, General Sales Manager, and sales management team to mentor and prepare you for a successful sales career. For our technicians, Arrow Ford has a career ladder training program to elevate the skills of automotive technicians of any level. Our in-house Technical Trainer works with our technicians in conjunction with extensive training offered by Ford Motor Company to help our technicians learn new skills and accomplish their career goals.
• Employee Assistance and Enrichment – The Arrow Employee Committee governs an employee assistance fund and a calendar of employee activities including an employee picnic, Thanksgiving potluck, Christmas party, and other events.
• Employee Discounts – Arrow employees receive discounts on new Ford vehicles through Ford D-Plan, discounts on new Mitsubishis and all used vehicles. Employees also receive discounts in the service department and at Auto Accessories & More. If you are a car person, it pays to work in the automotive industry!