Car Detailer

Position Overview

Carvana, one of the fastest-growing used car retailers in the United States, is seeking entry-level Lot Attendants to contribute to vehicle appearance and overall market operations at the St Louis, MO location. This full-time role focuses on ensuring vehicles are clean and maintained while coordinating with team members to support timely deliveries and excellent customer service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of vehicles to identify mechanical issues, drivability concerns, and cosmetic defects.
• Regularly wash and vacuum all inventory to maintain showroom-quality standards.
• Perform multi-point inspections on arriving vehicles, checking fuel levels, safety components, drivability, and proper display of company and state disclosures.
• Maintain cooperative and professional relationships with coworkers and external vendors.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management across various business divisions.
• Adhere to consistent and reliable attendance schedules as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Preferred educational background is a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record for the last three years.
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently, often from knee to shoulder height, and carry loads up to 60 pounds across distances of up to 20 feet.
• Capability to stand for extended periods, with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and pulling in varied environments that may be cold, hot, noisy, wet, or involve exposure to vehicle-related odors or fumes.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions is required.
• Excellent visual acuity and fine motor skills are necessary.
• Use of safety gear such as face shields or goggles, gloves, non-slip footwear, masks, and other protective clothing as appropriate.
• Driving and occasional typing are part of the job activities.
• Must maintain regular and dependable attendance.

Compensation and Career Progression

• Starting pay is $15.00 per hour.
• Pay increases occur every three months based on performance, progressing to $16.00 per hour by the end of the first year.
• Compensation stages: $15.25/hr at 3 months, $15.50/hr at 6 months, $15.75/hr at 9 months, $16.00/hr at 12 months.
• Employees participate in the "Careers Not Jobs" program offering merit-based pay adjustments quarterly.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and the employee's birthday off as a holiday.

About Carvana

Carvana embodies a customer-centric approach by selling used cars with integrity and honesty—committed to never selling a vehicle to a customer that they wouldn't sell to their own family. Team members act as brand ambassadors driven by passion and dedication to provide outstanding experiences while adapting to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Information

This position is contingent upon passing a comprehensive background check. Employees must be able to communicate proficiently in English. Visa sponsorship is not provided. Carvana's employment practices are inclusive and nondiscriminatory, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of protected characteristics.