General Laborer

Aerotek · Nashville

  • $16 an hour Day rate
  • Contract
  • Posted 1 month ago
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Job Title: Automotive Detailer

Job Description

This role focuses on cleaning and detailing a wide variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs, to a high standard of appearance and cleanliness. You will perform both interior and exterior detailing tasks and contribute to a smooth, efficient workflow in a busy automotive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and detail a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs.
  • Perform interior cleaning tasks such as vacuuming carpets and seats, wiping down seats and interior surfaces, and cleaning dashboards and consoles.
  • Clean windows and windshields thoroughly, ensuring clear visibility and a streak-free finish.
  • Wash and clean the exterior of vehicles, including body panels, wheels, and other exterior surfaces.
  • Follow established detailing procedures and quality standards to ensure consistent results.
  • Work efficiently to meet daily vehicle throughput goals while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe, including proper handling of tools, equipment, and cleaning materials.
  • Collaborate with team members and participate in regular team meetings to support continuous improvement.
  • Be open to training and learning new techniques to improve detailing quality and speed.
  • Demonstrate reliability by adhering to scheduled shift hours and supporting overtime as needed.

Essential Skills

  • Experience or strong interest in automotive detailing, including interior and exterior cleaning tasks.
  • Ability to perform general labor duties in a fast-paced environment.
  • Motivated, hard-working attitude with a desire to grow within the company.
  • Ability to follow instructions and established processes for vehicle cleaning and detailing.
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure vehicles are cleaned to a high standard.
  • Capability to stand, bend, and move for extended periods while performing manual tasks.
  • Willingness to work 1st shift hours from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime.
  • Comfort working in varying temperatures due to open bay doors in the work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Previous experience in automotive detailing or car wash environments is preferred but not required.
  • Experience in general labor or other hands-on, physical work environments is beneficial.
  • Openness to training and learning new skills, including formal certifications available after 90 days.
  • Ability to work occasional overtime, including extending the day until 5:00 p.m. and rare Saturday shifts.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills to participate effectively in team meetings and daily operations.

Why Work Here?

Employees have the opportunity to obtain certifications after their first 90 days, which can increase their pay and support career growth. The workplace offers regular team meetings with provided food such as doughnuts and pizza, fostering a friendly and collaborative culture. There is significant opportunity to move up into different positions, giving motivated individuals a clear path for advancement and long-term development.

Work Environment

The role is based in an indoor car wash and detailing area with open bay doors, which can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. You will work primarily on 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime that may extend the workday until 5:00 p.m. The typical workweek is capped at around 50 hours, and Saturdays are mostly avoided but may be required at times. The environment is hands-on and physical, with a focus on efficiency, quality, and teamwork, and includes scheduled breaks with two 15-minute breaks and a one-hour lunch during the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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