Automotive Detailer

Job overview

The Automotive Detailer role is an onsite position based in West Des Moines, IA. Compensation for this role is specified as $18.50 - $21.33 per hour. This role supports the CarMax reconditioning team in delivering high-quality vehicles to customers. The overarching purpose of this role is to perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. By ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's high standards for appearance, the Detailer helps customers feel confident in their vehicle purchase.

What you'll do

• Execute standardized cosmetic reconditioning processes
• perform advanced cosmetic repairs including paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing
• complete cosmetic and final quality inspections
• identify defects and determine repair methods
• support auction preparation and vehicle movement
• maintain a clean and orderly work area.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

west des moines ia

carmax

automotive

detailer

reconditioning

paint touch-up

wet sanding

buffing

$18.50-$21.33/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid sick time, vacation time, 6 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, holiday premium pay.

Why this role

Focus on advanced cosmetic reconditioning including wet sanding and buffing.

About the employer

Carmax is hiring for this role. Industry: Car Washes. Sector: 81.