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Dealership Detailing Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Car Dealership Detailer

New Albany, IN · On-site

$12.39 - $16.20/hr

Perform thorough cosmetic inspections to identify detailing needs and ensure vehicles meet CarMax quality standards * Repair and replace small components, ensuring functionality and visual appeal

Car Dealership Detailer

Bradford, IN · On-site

$12.39 - $16.20/hr

Perform thorough cosmetic inspections to identify detailing needs and ensure vehicles meet CarMax quality standards * Repair and replace small components, ensuring functionality and visual appeal

Car Dealership Detailer

Georgetown, IN · On-site

$12.39 - $16.20/hr

Perform thorough cosmetic inspections to identify detailing needs and ensure vehicles meet CarMax quality standards * Repair and replace small components, ensuring functionality and visual appeal

Car Dealership Detailer

Sellersburg, IN · On-site

$12.39 - $16.20/hr

Perform thorough cosmetic inspections to identify detailing needs and ensure vehicles meet CarMax quality standards * Repair and replace small components, ensuring functionality and visual appeal

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Auto Detailer

Merrillville, IN · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

We have been serving the Northwest Indiana area since 2020, providing superior interior and exterior detailing services to the general public, as well as dealerships and other corporate accounts. The ...

Dealership Porter

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Zeiger Ford of Elkhart is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Automotive Porter to support our Service and Sales Departments. This position plays a vital role in dealership operations by ...

Dealership Porter

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Zeiger Ford of Elkhart is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Automotive Porter to support our Service and Sales Departments. This position plays a vital role in dealership operations by ...

Dealership Porter

Elkhart, IN

$14.25 - $17/hr

Zeiger Ford of Elkhart is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Automotive Porter to support our Service and Sales Departments. This position plays a vital role in dealership operations by ...

Dealership Porter

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

Zeiger Ford of Elkhart is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Automotive Porter to support our Service and Sales Departments. This position plays a vital role in dealership operations by ...

Dealership Porter

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Zeiger Ford of Elkhart is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Automotive Porter to support our Service and Sales Departments. This position plays a vital role in dealership operations by ...

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How much do dealership detailing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for dealership detailing in Indiana is $15.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $16.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dealership detailing?

A Dealership Detailing job involves cleaning, restoring, and maintaining the appearance of vehicles at an automotive dealership. Detailers wash, wax, vacuum, and polish both the interior and exterior of cars to ensure they look their best for customers. They may also remove stains, apply protective coatings, and perform minor paint corrections. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of cleaning products, and the ability to work efficiently. Dealership detailers play a key role in enhancing a vehicle’s presentation and resale value.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in dealership detailing?

A dealership detailer is responsible for thoroughly cleaning, polishing, and inspecting both the interior and exterior of vehicles to ensure they meet the dealership’s quality standards. Daily tasks often include washing, waxing, vacuuming, cleaning upholstery, applying protective treatments, and performing minor cosmetic touch-ups. Detailers may also prepare new arrivals for the showroom floor or clean vehicles after service appointments, working closely with sales and service teams to prioritize tasks. The work is hands-on and can be physically demanding, but it offers visible, rewarding results and contributes directly to the customer's first impression of the dealership.

What do dealership detailers do at dealerships?

Dealership detailers clean and restore vehicles to a high standard, including washing, waxing, vacuuming, and interior cleaning. They may also perform paint touch-ups and apply protective coatings, often using specialized tools and products to ensure vehicles look their best for sale or customer delivery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in dealership detailing, and why are they important?

Dealership Detailing requires strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and knowledge of proper cleaning and finishing techniques, usually gained through on-the-job training or experience in automotive cleaning. Familiarity with specialized tools, cleaning agents, buffers, and sometimes steam cleaners or extraction machines is often expected. Reliability, a strong work ethic, and effective time management help detailers excel and deliver consistent results. These skills are important for maintaining high standards of vehicle appearance, customer satisfaction, and the dealership's reputation.

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Infographic showing various Dealership Detailing job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $32,556 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Car Dealership Detailer

Carmax

New Albany, IN • On-site

$12.39 - $16.20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


CarMax rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 371 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 731 rated retailers


Job description

7174 - Louisville - 9550 Bluegrass Pkwy, Louisville, Kentucky, 40299

CarMax, the way your career should be! 

 

Position Overview

As an Automotive Detailer at CarMax, you’ll play a vital role in delivering vehicles that exceed customer expectations. CarMax customers trust us for cars that look and feel like new, and your expertise ensures every vehicle meets our industry-leading quality standards. Working with a skilled team in a modern, climate-controlled facility, you’ll handle everything from paint touch-ups and interior detailing to waxing and buffing. We provide paid training, career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and exclusive car purchase discounts. Join CarMax and help us create an exceptional experience for every customer.

Why CarMax?

At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.

Role Responsibilities

  • Perform thorough cosmetic inspections to identify detailing needs and ensure vehicles meet CarMax quality standards
  • Repair and replace small components, ensuring functionality and visual appeal
  • Execute paint retouching, post-paint finishing, waxing, and buffing to CarMax quality standards
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following CarMax protocols
  • Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction
  • Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong manual dexterity and physical stamina to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles safely

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience in automotive detailing tasks such as washing, waxing, buffing, masking, sanding, and minor paint applications
  • Familiarity with replacing small parts and performing minor cosmetic repairs

About CarMax

At CarMax, we revolutionized the used car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. Our commitment to customer experience, innovation, and community has made us the nation’s largest used car retailer. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and are committed to helping our communities thrive.

As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement to empower the modern customer and drive progress. Your work fuels change—sparking ideas, overcoming challenges, and shaping what’s next. Join us in creating a better future– for our company, our customers, and the communities we call home.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The hourly rate for this position is:

$12.39 - $16.20

Commissions:

This position is eligible for commission.

Benefits:

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commissioned are eligible:

  • To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company. 
  • For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday.  If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay. 

Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval. 

For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.


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About CarMax

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CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation's largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide. Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Industry

Automobile dealers and finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Henrico, VA, US