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Car Wash Site Manager

Circle K · Lemont, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 17, 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 had to control overtime. What did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they can schedule tightly and hold to overtime policies, which the posting stresses.

Tell me about a time you coached an employee who was struggling. What happened?

What they are checking: Whether they invest in improving people before turning to discipline or termination.

How do you keep your team engaged and recognized in a job that can feel repetitive?

What they are checking: Whether they actively build engagement and recognition, which the posting lists as a duty.

Tell me about a time an incident at your site was not reported quickly. What did you do about it?

What they are checking: Whether they build a culture where problems are raised early and handled in a timely way.

What would you do

How would you grow sales volume and memberships at the Lemont site over your first six months?

What they are checking: Whether they have a practical plan to raise revenue rather than only cutting costs.

How would you recruit and onboard attendants when hiring is tight in your area?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep the site staffed through creative recruiting and quick, solid onboarding.

How do you decide whether to change wash package pricing?

What they are checking: Whether they connect pricing to margins, competition and customer behavior.

About the work

The posting says you manage operating P&L metrics. Which numbers would you watch most closely at a tunnel wash, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how labor, chemicals, utilities and membership revenue drive site profit.

A customer files a vehicle damage claim. Walk me through how you'd handle it from start to finish.

What they are checking: Whether they follow the claim procedure carefully, documenting facts without admitting fault on the spot.

Chemical costs jumped this quarter. How do you figure out why?

What they are checking: Whether they can trace a cost increase to pricing, usage settings, waste or equipment problems.

How do you make sure your team follows safety procedures around the tunnel every day?

What they are checking: Whether they enforce safety through routine checks and training, not just a one-time talk.

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The full job description

As published by Circle K.

Tunnel Wash BU - Region 02 - Market 01: 1174 State St, Lemont, Illinois 60439 Shift Availability Flexible Availability Time Type Full time ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ability to successfully recruit and onboard new employees, train and coach staff, schedule employee shifts, with strict adherence to overtime policies, perform activities around employee engagement, performance management, and recognition • Maintain a focus on growing sales volume and increasing site profitability • Manage operating P&L metrics and understands how expenditures/costs impact business margins and pricing • Ensure that customers are satisfied and that any inquiries, incidents and issues are resolved in a timely manner • Ensure the site follows all approved safety procedures • Ensure the site follows all approved vehicle damage claim procedures • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Strong 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 ethic and professional attitude EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred. • Three+ years of retail experience, with at least one year in a management role. Candidates with supervisory or assistant manager experience from a Big box environment or auto industry, car wash or lube store are encouraged to apply. For this position, an unexpired Driver’s License is required. Additionally, a motor vehicle record check “MVR” will be run on the successful candidate post-offer. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In performing the duties of this position, the employee is 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 in outdoor 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 commissions opportunity. • Paid Vacations • Large Stable employer • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage • 401K plan with competitive company match • Free Employee Car Wash Membership • Tuition Reimbursement • Work with fun motivated people • Free Employee Car Wash Membership The Company 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 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. 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. 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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