Automotive Detailer

Job overview

The Automotive Detailer performs cosmetic inspections and advanced reconditioning tasks, such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing, at the CarMax facility in San Pablo, CA. This onsite role offers compensation between $22.20 and $30.96 per hour and supports the company's mission to deliver high-quality, customer-ready vehicles. This role exists to ensure every vehicle meets CarMax's rigorous appearance standards. The associate conducts quality inspections, identifies defects, and executes precise repair methods to maintain inventory quality and support efficient auction preparation.

What you'll do

• Execute standardized cosmetic reconditioning processes
• perform paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing
• complete quality inspections
• identify defects
• support auction preparation
• assist with vehicle movement
• maintain a clean work area.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

san pablo ca

carmax

auto technician

detailing

paint touch-up

wet sanding

quality control

onsite

$22.20-$30.96/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid sick time, vacation time, 6 paid holidays, floating holiday, holiday premium pay, medical and retirement plans, car purchase discounts.

Why this role

Advanced reconditioning tasks including wet sanding and buffing.

About the employer

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