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Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Sicklerville, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Retirement

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark--greeting ...

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Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Ledgewood, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark-greeting ...

Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Tinton Falls, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Retirement

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark-greeting ...

Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

West Nyack, NY · On-site

$17/hr

  • Retirement

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark--greeting ...

Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Tinton Falls, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Retirement

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark-greeting ...

Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Sicklerville, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark-greeting ...

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Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Mount Holly, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Retirement

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark-greeting ...

Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Mount Holly, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Retirement

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark--greeting ...

Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Ledgewood, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark--greeting ...

Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Egg Harbor Township, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark-greeting ...

Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Egg Harbor Township, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark-greeting ...

Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Sicklerville, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark-greeting ...

New

Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Ledgewood, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark-greeting ...

Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Sicklerville, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark--greeting ...

New

Cumberland Farms, Inc.

Car Wash Associate

Gulf Shores, AL · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

  • Retirement

Car Wash associate will assist the Car Wash Leader/Manager in ensuring the daily car wash operation runs efficiently, while maintaining high standards to the overall appearance and cleanliness of the ...

Kaady Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Portland, OR · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Car Wash Associate Kaady offers many openings for high-energy, self-motivated people to enjoy the satisfaction of helping customers maintain the value and appearance of their vehicles in the safest ...

Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Ledgewood, NJ

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark-greeting ...

Spark Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Sicklerville, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Car Wash Associate As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark--greeting ...

New

Cumberland Farms, Inc.

Car Wash Associate

Fall River, MA

$15.50 - $17.50/hr

  • Retirement

Car Wash associate will assist the Car Wash Leader/Manager in ensuring the daily car wash operation runs efficiently, while maintaining high standards to the overall appearance and cleanliness of the ...

Mr. Clean Car Wash

Car Wash Associate

Blairsville, GA

$11.50 - $14/hr

The Car Wash Associate at Mr. Clean Car Wash plays a key role in delivering an exceptional guest experience through high-quality service and attention to detail. Associates are trained and certified ...

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How much do wash associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for wash associate in the United States is $15.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wash associate?

Wash Associates are employees responsible for cleaning vehicles, typically at car washes or detailing centers. Their duties may include pre-washing, scrubbing, rinsing, drying, and sometimes providing interior cleaning services. They ensure that vehicles are cleaned efficiently and meet quality standards, often working as part of a team. Wash Associates may also interact with customers, handle cleaning equipment, and maintain a safe work environment. This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and good customer service skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wash associate?

To thrive as a Wash Associate, you need strong attention to detail, basic mechanical aptitude, and the ability to follow safety and cleaning protocols, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with industrial washers, cleaning agents, and safety equipment is often required. Reliability, teamwork, and good communication are key soft skills for efficiently coordinating with coworkers and maintaining high cleanliness standards. These skills and qualities are important to ensure operational efficiency, workplace safety, and customer satisfaction in cleaning and maintenance environments.

What is the difference between Wash Associate vs Car Wash Attendant?

FeatureWash AssociateCar Wash Attendant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; no formal certifications neededHigh school diploma or equivalent; no formal certifications needed
Work EnvironmentIndoor and outdoor car wash facilities, often part of auto service centersIndoor and outdoor car wash stations, often at retail locations
Employer & Industry UsageAuto service centers, car dealerships, and car wash chainsCar wash businesses, retail centers, and auto detailing services

Both Wash Associates and Car Wash Attendants perform similar tasks such as cleaning vehicles and maintaining wash stations. The main differences lie in job titles used by employers, but their roles, work environments, and required skills are largely the same. Understanding these similarities can help job seekers find relevant opportunities regardless of the specific title used.

What are some typical challenges a wash associate might face during a shift, and how are they addressed?

Wash Associates often work in fast-paced environments where managing multiple vehicles or laundry loads efficiently can be challenging, especially during peak hours. Dealing with varying levels of cleanliness and different types of stains or debris requires attention to detail and adaptability. Teamwork and clear communication with colleagues are essential for maintaining workflow and meeting quality standards. Most employers provide thorough training and clear protocols to help associates handle these challenges, along with access to supervisors for support when needed.
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Infographic showing various Wash Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,807 per year, or $15.8 per hour.

Car Wash Associate

Spark Car Wash

Sicklerville, NJ • On-site

$17/hr

Full-time

Retirement

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Spark Car Wash Overview:

Spark Car Wash is a high growth, institutionally backed express exterior car wash company serving the Northeast region. Our mission is to make car washing an energizing experience for everyone. We are focused on becoming the premier brand in the market by providing consistent excellence to our customers and an enriching environment for our employees.

Job Summary: Car Wash Associate

As a Car Wash Associate, you will deliver a safe, fast, and friendly experience while creating a welcoming environment for every guest. You will be the face of Spark—greeting customers, driving membership sales, and maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient site. In this role, you will rotate between the Pay Station, assisting with transactions and memberships; the Tunnel, helping load vehicles and ensure safe, efficient operations; and the Parking Lot, keeping the grounds clean and supporting guests. By upholding site standards, you help ensure our operations run smoothly so every guest receives a consistently exceptional wash.

What you will be doing:
  • Be the friendly face of Spark, offering customers a smile and prompt service
  • Assist guests with purchase decision by explaining available wash options, membership benefits, promotional offers, and complementary amenities
  • Receive customer payments, handle cash transactions, and ensure all sales activity is recorded accurately and managed responsibly
  • Assist with proper use of the Pay Station by ensuring customer payments are processed accurately and team members follow company service, cash handling, and payment policy and procedures.
  • Respond quickly to customer needs and address concerns with courtesy, patience and professionalism while working to resolve issues in a timely manner
  • Safely guide vehicles into the car wash tunnel by directing customers clearly, maintaining awareness of moving vehicles and equipment, and following all tunnel loading procedures to help ensure a safe and efficient wash process
  • Follow all safety procedures when working in or around the car wash tunnel, including maintaining awareness of moving vehicles, equipment, chemicals, and surrounding team members to help ensure a safe, secure, and efficient wash operation
  • Maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the lot by removing debris, checking vacuums for proper operation, and helping ensure the site remains clean, safe, and customer-ready throughout the day
  • Help maintain clean equipment and tools, ensuring any repair issues are promptly reported to the General Manager

Requirements

  • Strong people skills with a positive, professional attitude and a real sense of pride in representing Spark as the face of our brand
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while following instructions, managing time well, and staying productive with limited direction
  • Experience using a pay station and comfortable processing customer transactions, payments, and related sales activity accurately and responsibly
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to quickly spot issues, identify problems, and help keep the operation running smoothly
  • Comfortable performing physical work that requires the use of hands, arms, legs, and full-body movement, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and handling tools or materials
  • Capable of lifting, moving, or carrying up to 40 lbs. as needed
  • English proficiency required to support customer communication and safe daily operations.
  • Must be able to see details at close range, including customer transactions, equipment, tools, vehicles, and site conditions
  • Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions
  • Maintain availability for a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentive opportunities
  • Starting at $17.00 per hour
  • Opportunity to earn additional compensation for each eligible membership sold
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match up to 4%
  • Employee car wash plan