Job Details

Detail Prep Technician

Penske Rapid Repair, a Penske Automotive Group dealership, is looking for a motivated and hard-working Detail Prep Technician to join our team and deliver extraordinary customer experiences.

At Penske Automotive Group (PAG), we strive to create a positiveand challenging workplace that promotes excellence and achievement, and we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are looking for dedicated and motivated professionals who share that same passion to join our team.

Imagine working in a professionally and financially satisfying job where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our organization and customers every day. As a Detail Prep Technician, you will support the Sales and Service Departments by preparing luxury vehicles to be fully detailed and delivery-ready. This role is focused on ensuring vehicles are properly cleaned, prepped, and presentation-ready while maintaining high quality standards.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Prep engine bays, door jams, door panels, wheels, wheel wells, mirrors, windshields, grills, and remove bugs/debris from vehicles prior to detailing
• Perform hand washes on high-end vehicles that cannot go through the wash tunnel
• Ensure vehicles are properly prepped and ready for the detailing process
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fast-paced work environment
• Professional and respectful attitude with coworkers and customers
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and team-player mindset

Fortune 500 company, consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For."

Proudly named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work

Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (medical, dental and vision) and 401k savings and retirement plan with company match.

Training, resources and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests.

Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence and teamwork.

Commitment: Ensure our customers have a world-class experience at every step along their journey.

Excellence: Provide an unparalleled level of quality and attention to detail when preparing and presenting vehicles to customers or potential customers.

Growth Mindset: Strive to grow the dealership and your career by hitting monthly goals.

Highly productive

Good communication skills

Good customer services skills

Ability to perform basic math

Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedure

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Ability to interact well with others

Exceptional attention to detail

Works well in a team environment

Able to work well with a diverse group of people

No supervisory responsibility

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Heavy Work- high physical demand level, best described as lifting, pulling or pushing up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 50 pounds frequently, or 20 pounds constantly as required to move objects. This position requires the ability to stand, sit, crawl, climb, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp. This position requires the ability to talk and hear. This position involves repetitive motion. This position works in a covered area but will also work outside and could experience heat and cold, hazards and noise.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Standard Business Hours with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent; and six month or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent; one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous detailing experience is preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/Licenses/Registrations): Valid driver's license