Automotive Detail Technician - Serra Traverse City

Automotive Detail Technician

We are always looking for bright, motivated, and energetic professionals to add to our world-class team. Here at Serra Traverse City, we work as a team, and our team strives to be the best for our customers. If you feel that your skills would be an asset to our team, then we want to get to know you!

A little history...

"Take care of the customer and your employees, and the rest will take care of itself."- Albert M. Serra

Serra Traverse City is proud to be part of Serra Automotive, one of the top ten privately-held retail automotive groups in the nation. In 1973, founder Albert M. Serra began with a single Chevy store and a people-first philosophy. Within five years, the dealership achieved Top Five status in the United States and, in the process, fine-tuned a solid formula for growth and an unquenchable passion for success. Following sound operational strategies, Serra Automotive has managed steady expansion in economies both struggling and strong.

Today, Serra Automotive operates in seven states and employs over 2,200 people. The network includes 44 dealerships and represents 56 automotive franchises, making it a formidable force in the $1 trillion automotive retailing industry.

Automotive Detail Technician Summary:

Cleans and refurbishes new and used automobiles. Conforms to dealership and/or manufacturer specifications and time allowances.

In this role, you get to...

• Follow proper procedures established by Serra Traverse City to perform complete vehicle detail.
• Wash vehicle exterior, clean interior and exterior windows and wipe down door jambs.
• Apply wax to the auto body and wipe or buff the surface.
• Vacuum interior of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris.
• Clean upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces, using appropriate cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
• Clean engine and engine compartments with steam-cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents.
• Apply special-purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not remove, utilizing experience and judgment and following product manufacturer's recommendations.
• Restore appearance of engine area, rugs and upholstery, and painted surfaces. Use touch-up paint, dyes, and other appropriate materials.
• Use proper eye, hand and body protection when using products that require protection.
• Apply dressing on tires and tire wells.
• Ensure proper stickers are displayed in the vehicle's window.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Prepare and apply automotive touch up paint to vehicles.
• Shuttle new and used vehicles to the appropriate car lots.
• Report any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

You have...

• A valid driver's license
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive data entry tasks, manual dexterity
• Possess the ability to multitask
• Professional, well-groomed personal appearance

We have...

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Growth Opportunities

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.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hand to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.