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How much do automotive wet sand jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for automotive wet sand in Rochester, NY is $25.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.62 and $29.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an automotive wet sand?

An Automotive Wet Sand job involves sanding the painted surfaces of vehicles using water and fine-grit sandpaper to remove imperfections such as dust, orange peel, or minor scratches. This process helps achieve a smoother, more polished finish before buffing or applying a final coat. Wet sanding requires precision and attention to detail to avoid damaging the paint. It is commonly used in auto body shops, detailing services, and manufacturing to enhance paint quality.

What does an automotive wet sand do?

As an Automotive Wet Sand technician, your daily tasks include preparing vehicle surfaces by carefully wet sanding imperfections, smoothing primer and clearcoat layers, and inspecting panels for quality consistency. You’ll work closely with paint technicians and body shop team members to ensure each vehicle meets rigorous finish standards before final polishing or delivery. Maintaining a clean work area, managing different sanding materials, and following safety protocols are also important elements of your routine. The role requires a combination of technical skill, patience, and collaboration to consistently deliver a flawless finish on every project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the automotive wet sand position?

To thrive as an Automotive Wet Sand professional, you need keen attention to detail, steady hand-eye coordination, and foundational knowledge of automotive refinishing techniques. Familiarity with wet sanding tools such as sanding blocks, various grit sandpapers, and occasionally pneumatic sanders is essential, while some employers may prefer candidates with certifications in auto body repair. Strong time management, teamwork, and effective communication skills set individuals apart in this role. These abilities ensure high-quality surface preparation, effective collaboration, and overall customer satisfaction in a fast-paced automotive environment.

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Infographic showing various Automotive Wet Sand job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,622 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Car Sales Automotive Detailer - Rochester

Enterprise Holdings

Rochester, NY • On-site

$18.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Enterprise Holdings rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 268 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

117th of 177 rated vehicle equipment hire


Job description

Overview

Enterprise Mobility is seeking a responsible, dedicated person to join our team as a full time Automotive Detailer. The pay for the position would be $18.25 per hour (plus an additional $10 per professionally detailed vehicle) and is located at 1320 Brooks Ave, Rochester, NY 14624.

We offer a robust Benefits Package including, but not limited to:

  • Paid time off
  • Consistent full time 40 hour per week schedule 
  • Employee discount
  • Retirement savings plan including 401k with matching profit sharing
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Training and development

The schedule available is:

  • Monday: 8:30am-6:00pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30am-6:00pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30am-6:00pm
  • Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm
  • Friday: 8:30am-6:00pm
  • Saturday: OFF
  • Sunday: OFF

Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions, owning and operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries. Enterprise Mobility and its affiliates offer extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, as well as travel management and other transportation services, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers.  

Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility together with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management manages a diverse fleet of 2.4 million vehicles through a network of more than 9,500 fully-staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories. 

We are dedicated to upholding the highest cleanliness standards in the industry. As an Auto Detailer and Car Washer, you will lead our commitment to exceptional cleaning practices, exceeding standard protocols to ensure the health and safety of everyone.

You will be responsible for washing, cleaning, sanitizing, inspecting, and preparing a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and vans, ensuring they meet our high cleanliness and safety standards for customer rentals.

Responsibilities The Car Sales Automotive Detailer will clean the interior, exterior and refurbish used vehicles to prepare for sale. This employee will exhibit a professional appearance and comply with all uniform and personal protective equipment requirements while adhering to local environmental regulations.
  • Clean, sanitize, vacuum, and prepare vehicle interior according to industry-standard protocols
  • Polish, wax and buff exterior of vehicles which might include cars of different sizes, as well as vans and trucks.
  • Vacuum interior, floor, seats, ashtray and trunk 
  • Shampoo/Clean carpets, floor mats and upholstery 
  • Operate tools such as carpet shampoo machines or air purifiers to eliminate stains, pet hair, and odors
  • May use detail methods such as wet sand and clay bar 
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area and report any unsafe or hazardous conditions 
  • Apply engine degreaser application to the engine 
  • Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies 
  • Exhibit a professional appearance and comply with all uniform requirements
  • Adhere to local environmental regulations 
  • Work is performed outside in all types of weather and temperatures and in a typical office environment
Additional Responsibilities
  • Seek to improve job performance through self-assessment, skill development, training and goal setting
  • Maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance and punctuality
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Qualifications
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must have a valid driver's license with no more than 2 civil moving violations and/or at-fault accidents on driving record in the last 3 years
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
  • No drug or alcohol related conviction on driving record in the past 5 years
  • Must have at least six (6) consecutive months of prior work/organizational experience.

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