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Car Wash Assistant Manager 1

Circle K · East Dundee, IL · $15.50–$17.50 an hour

Posted May 6, 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

The posting asks for three or more years of retail experience. What did you learn in retail that carries over to running a car wash shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect past experience to the duties of this role.

Tell me about a time you had to follow up with an upset customer by phone or email.

What they are checking: Whether they respond quickly and professionally after the moment has passed.

What would you do

How would you coach someone who is shy about selling Fast Pass memberships?

What they are checking: Whether they can build sales confidence through simple scripts and practice.

How would you build a schedule when two people need the same weekend off?

What they are checking: Whether they are fair and still keep the wash covered.

A teammate rushed through preventative maintenance and a part failed later. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they retrain and hold people accountable without blaming harshly.

How would you help the Site Manager run a good team meeting?

What they are checking: Whether they can support leadership and bring ideas from the floor.

About the work

When you're the manager in charge in East Dundee, what are the first things you check?

What they are checking: Whether they know the core opening and safety checks for a tunnel wash.

How would you train new hires on proper loading so cars enter the tunnel safely?

What they are checking: Whether they see loading as a safety and damage-prevention skill.

What would you look for in the GSR Daily Breakdown?

What they are checking: Whether they read daily sales and counts closely to catch issues early.

How do you keep the vacuum system clean and running?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the vacuum system maintenance the posting describes.

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The full job description

As published by Circle K.

Store 4701828: 102 Dundee Ave, East Dundee, Illinois 60118 Shift Availability Flexible Availability Time Type ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : • Function as the manager in charge when Site Manager is unavailable. • Responsible for ordering and stocking of vending • Effectively provide training to new hires • Able to train on Opening/Closing checklists and proper loading techniques to teammates. • Responsible for training Fast Pass sales techniques to the team • Professionally responds to voicemails and emails in a timely manner. • Able to create an effective schedule. • Complete knowledge of Car Wash vacuum system operation • Able to clean the vacuum system (pressure washing the system) • Support the Site Manager during monthly team meetings. • Assist with on-site Supervisor Courses • Supervise teammates completing PM and assess if further training is needed. • Complete the GSR Daily Breakdown • REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : • High school diploma plus 6 months to 1 year retail and management work experience preferred. • Leadership and communication skills including active listening. • Experience with team building • Excellent sales and customer service skills • Ability to anticipate customer needs • Proficient computer skills • Strong work ethics and professional attitude EXPERIENCE : Three+ years of retail experience, with at least one year in a supervisory/management role. Candidates with supervisory experience from a Big Box environment or auto industry, car wash or lube store are encouraged to apply. PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical activity inventory of the position includes: • Frequently required to stand and walk throughout the workday. • Use of hands; reach with hands and arms. • Climb or balance; stop, crouch and kneel. • The employee must be able to work in damp and humid conditions. • The employee must be able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions. • The employee may have to lift and/or move objects up to 25lbs on a regular basis and occasionally up to 50lbs. WORKING ENVIRONMENT : The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures without endangering the health or safety of self or others. This position works in a typical outdoor car wash environment. The noise level is usually moderate but can be excessively loud with hearing protection required (along with other PPE). This person must adhere to OSHA safety guidelines and protocols which means this person will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as, but not limited to hearing, eye, foot, hand protection. SUPERVISION RECEIVED : The team member must be capable of performing their responsibilities with minimal supervision. The Company offers an excellent workplace to grow personally and professionally and includes many comprehensive benefits such as: • Competitive Pay plus commission opportunities • Paid Vacations • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage • 401(K) plans with competitive company match • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Employee Car Wash Membership All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT THE GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS / DUTIES AND /OR RESPONSIBILITIES NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY THE JOB AND ARE NOT NECESSARILY INTENDED TO SET FORTH ALL OF THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB. NOTE: This Job Description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to employees. Hiring Range: $15.50 to $17.50 Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility: In English In Spanish

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