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Automotive Detail Technician - FULL TIME

Wausau, WIOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • positive attitude
  • valid driver's license
  • good driving record
  • pre-employment drug screen
  • bend
  • kneel
  • squat
  • reach
  • varying weather conditions
  • cleaning chemicals

Nice to have

  • automotive detailing experience
  • basic automotive knowledge
  • buffers
  • carpet extractors
  • detailing equipment

Role summary

Kocourek Ford is seeking a full-time Automotive Detail Technician to join their team. The role involves transforming vehicles to showroom-ready condition by washing, waxing, polishing exteriors, and thoroughly cleaning and restoring interiors. Responsibilities include engine cleaning, stain removal, applying tire dressing, and maintaining the presentation of showroom and inventory vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, basic automotive knowledge, and a valid driver's license. Experience with detailing equipment is a plus. This is an active, hands-on role requiring the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various conditions.

Love Making Vehicles Shine? Join the Kocourek Ford Detail Team!

Turn clean into showroom ready!

At Kocourek Ford, we're looking for a Detail Technician who takes pride in transforming vehicles into something our customers are excited to drive home. If you're hardworking, enjoy staying active, and love seeing the results of your work every day, we'd love to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Full-time, stable employment

  • Monday-Friday schedule (rotating Saturdays)

  • Company-provided uniforms

  •  Work with one of Central Wisconsin's largest automotive groups

  • Team-oriented environment

  • Opportunities for growth and advancement

What You'll Do

As a Detail Technician, you'll play an important role in delivering an exceptional customer experience by ensuring every vehicle looks its absolute best.

Responsibilities include:

  • Wash, dry, wax, and polish vehicle exteriors

  • Vacuum and clean vehicle interiors, upholstery, carpets, windows, and trim

  • Restore interior vinyl, leather, and fabric surfaces

  • Shampoo carpets and remove stains

  • Clean engines and engine compartments

  • Inspect vehicles for cosmetic concerns and report damage

  • Apply tire dressing and perform final detailing touches

  • Fuel vehicles and prepare them for delivery

  • Remove and install vehicle stickers as needed

  • Maintain showroom and inventory vehicles in presentation-ready condition

  • Keep the detail shop clean, organized, and safe

  • Follow all safety procedures and properly use detailing products and equipment

What We're Looking For

  • Automotive detailing experience preferred, not required

  • Basic automotive knowledge

  • Experience using buffers, carpet extractors, and detailing equipment is a plus

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record

  • Complete pre-employment drug screen

Physical Requirements

This position is active and hands-on. You'll regularly:

  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

  • Bend, kneel, squat, and reach throughout the day

  • Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

  • Be comfortable around cleaning chemicals, dust, and automotive shop environments

Join the Kocourek Team!

At Kocourek Automotive, we know our people make the difference. We invest in our team members by providing a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and a culture built on teamwork and pride in a job well done.

If you're ready to build a career with a company that values hard work and quality, apply today!

Kocourek Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

One additional recommendation based on your previous hiring questions: if you're having trouble attracting detail technicians, consider adding the hourly wage or wage range in the posting. Indeed data consistently shows that postings with pay information receive significantly more applications than those without it.

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