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Detail Specialist

U-Haul · Sangamon, IL · $15.00–$17.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you took pride in making something look its best.

What they are checking: Whether they care about quality, which keeps the fleet looking good for customers.

How do you keep up a steady pace when several trucks are waiting?

What they are checking: Whether they can work efficiently without skipping steps.

What interests you about growing into technician work through training from Ford, GMC and U-Haul?

What they are checking: Whether they see this job as a path and want to learn more.

Tell me about a time you learned from a more experienced coworker.

What they are checking: Whether they are open to learning from longtime team members.

How do you handle working outside or in a bay in heat or cold?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the physical conditions of the job.

Why does a clean truck matter to a customer who's just moving their stuff?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that cleanliness signals a safe, well-cared-for rental.

What would you do

While detailing, you notice a cracked mirror or a leaking fluid. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report problems so trucks get fixed before the next customer.

A coworker rushes through their trucks and leaves them dirty. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they handle peer issues respectfully and care about the team's standard.

About the work

Walk me through how you would clean and detail a moving truck from start to finish.

What they are checking: Whether they have an order to their work so trucks come out consistently clean.

How do you stay safe using cleaning chemicals and equipment like pressure washers?

What they are checking: Whether they use protective gear and follow instructions to avoid injury.

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The full job description

As published by U-Haul.

United States This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work and must not require employer sponsorship. Compensation Range: $15.00 to $17.00 Hourly Location: 3250 E Clear Lake Ave, Springfield, Illinois 62702 United States of America Are you ready to rev up your career? U-Haul is looking for new team members to clean and detail the newest trucks and trailer fleet in the industry, ensuring that our equipment remains in top condition for our customers. If you have the skills and passion to keep our fleet looking the best, then this is the start of a career opportunity at U-Haul for you! Working in our detail bays is a great way to begin your career at U-Haul and allows you to learn on the job and move up to other positions within the Company. We have the largest fleet of trucks and trailers in the industry and we need a first-class team to keep them looking great for our customers. While working in our detailing bay, you will also be able to continue to grow through our Technician Training Program, through classes from Ford, GMC and U-Haul itself. U-Haul will provide you with the tools needed to do your job. You will also learn from many of our longtime team members, as U-Haul is known for its longtime team members and our family atmosphere. Our motto is “Hire Fast Pay Fast.” You can start today and get paid today! All you must do is come in and get a paid hands-on working interview. We also offer a $100 Hiring Bonus! As a U-Haul detailer, you will use U-Haul Company’s proprietary technology to care for field vehicles. U-Haul provides the support and tools you will need to succeed and grow, so if you want a job with endless opportunities for career growth, apply today! Primary Responsibilities: • Clean and buff trucks and trailers. • Handle damaged equipment leaving the fleet by removing decals and preparing equipment for sale. • Use industry standard safety equipment. • Work in a production line • Team Members are expected to willingly lend assistance in additional areas as necessary, following the directives and guidance of their supervisor. Minimum Qualifications: • Driver’s license • The ability to work as part of a team as well as individually • Regular attendance Perks of Joining the U-Haul Team: Get your career moving with a Company that empowers team members to be the healthiest version of themselves! We provide robust wellness benefits, events and resources to help team members become the happiest and healthiest they can be. We offer a Technician Training Program that encompasses both Ford and GMC training classes, as well as a Tool-Purchase Program. U-Haul Offers: • Full medical coverage, if eligible • Prescription plans, if eligible • Dental and vision plans • Registered Dietitian Program, if eligible • Gym Reimbursement Program • Weight Watchers, if eligible • Virtual doctor visits • Career stability • Opportunities for advancement • Valuable on-the-job training • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University® • Business-travel insurance • You Matter Employee Assistance Program • Paid holidays, vacation and sick days, if eligible • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • 401(k) savings plan • Life insurance • Critical illness/group accident coverage • 24-hour physician available for kids • MetLaw Legal Program • MetLife auto and home insurance • Mindset App Program • Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels and more • LifeLock identity theft protection • Savvy consumer-wellness programs - from health-care tips to financial wellness • Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program • U-Haul Federal Credit Union membership U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team. U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

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