Automotive Detailer

Bob Ruth Ford is currently looking for a full time Automotive Detailer.
Our mission is simple: To change the world’s perception of the car dealership experience, one customer at a time.
To push our mission further, Bob Ruth Ford is looking for motivated and energetic individuals. 

What We Offer

• 401(k) Plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Voluntary Benefits

JOB REQUIREMENTS (REQUIRED)

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
• 1 to 2 years of work experience
• Ability to work assigned hours, which may include evenings, “bell-to-bell” hours, and/or Saturdays

JOB REQUIREMENTS (PREFERRED)

• One or more years of professional detailing experience in a dealership environment
• Ability to drive a vehicle equipped with a manual (standard) transmission

JOB DUTIES

This position is responsible for exterior and interior detailing of new and pre-owned vehicles as assigned.
This typically involves cleaning and refurbishing, performing any combination of following duties:

• Professionally washing vehicle, jambs, bed, wheel wells, rims and engine compartment using various chemicals, pressure washer equipment, brushes and other tools.
• Removing vinyl, stickers, road paint, spores, rail dust, oxidation and other contaminants, as needed.
• Improving exterior painted and unpainted surfaces using tools and techniques such as clay bar, wet sanding, DA equipment, compound, polish, wax, sealants and others, as needed.
• Cleaning and conditioning interior surfaces and compartments using compressed air, vacuums, brushes, microfiber rags, sponges and a variety of chemicals and tools.
  
• Removing spots and stains from fabrics, headliners and leather surfaces, and reconditioning when appropriate.
  
• Applying paint or dye to fabrics, leathers, carpets, scratches and vinyl, when needed.
• Applying both interior and exterior warranty treatments sold by finance department.
• Applying dealership branding material.
• Locating and relocating vehicles from one department to the next and updating dealership’s electronic vehicle tracking software as work is completed.

On a less frequent basis, the Detailer may be assigned other duties as necessary, in support of the day-to-day operation of the dealership, including but not limited to:

• Fueling vehicles or filling emergency gas cans at local Convenience Stores
• Retrieving vehicles purchased at auctions or other sites
• Delivering vehicles to or retrieving vehicles from various locations or places of business for various reasons (auto dealerships, specialty upfitting establishments, body shops, sporting events, etc.)
• Assisting with dealership facilities maintenance- taking out trash, cleaning spills, etc.
• Washing/drying shop towels, putting away supplies, cleaning up the shop
• Checking the Sales lot to ensure vehicles have proper signs, stickers, etc.
  
• Participating in snow removal and related activities
• Driving dealership vehicles in parades or other events
• Serving as a Lot Attendant or Porter (after appropriate training)

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.