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Automotive Detailer - Night Shift with Paid Benefits!

CarMax · Kenosha, WI · $12.00–$18.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you took pride in doing a job really well even though nobody was watching.

What they are checking: Their personal standard, since detail work at night is often done with little supervision.

Tell me about a time someone gave you feedback on your work. How did you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they take coaching well, which matters in a role with paid training and growth paths.

Why does detailing matter to the customer buying the car?

What they are checking: Whether they connect their work to the customer's trust and first impression of the vehicle.

What would you do

This is a night shift. How do you stay sharp and keep your quality up late in the shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have realistic habits for overnight work so quality does not drop as the night goes on.

You have three cars to finish before the end of the shift but one has a stain you can't get out. What do you do?

What they are checking: How they balance speed and quality and whether they flag problems instead of passing on a flawed car.

A teammate is cutting corners on the cars they detail. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they care about team quality and can raise a concern without creating conflict.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd detail a car from start to finish to get it ready for sale.

What they are checking: Whether they work in a logical order and know what makes a used car look and feel like new.

What's your experience with paint touch-ups, waxing and buffing? What can go wrong with a buffer?

What they are checking: Their practical skill and awareness that a buffer used wrong can burn through paint.

When you do a cosmetic inspection, what are you looking for that a customer would notice?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect through a buyer's eyes, which is how CarMax quality standards are judged.

How do you handle chemicals safely when you're detailing?

What they are checking: Their awareness of safe chemical use, ventilation and protective gear in a detail shop.

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The full job description

As published by CarMax.

7807 - Kenosha Automall - 8200 120th Ave, Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53142 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: $12.00 - $18.00 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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