Detailer 1st Shift

About the role

As a Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II at CarMax, you’ll play a vital role in delivering best-in-class vehicles to our customers. You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high standards for quality and appearance, helping customers feel confident in the purchase.

Responsibilities

• Execute standardized cosmetic reconditioning processes at an established pace to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Perform advanced cosmetic repairs including paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing to restore vehicles to CarMax standards.
• Complete cosmetic and final quality inspections to ensure vehicles meet customer-ready standards.
• Identify defects and determine the best repair methods for optimal results.
• Support auction preparation and assist with vehicle movement on and off the lot.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, collaborate with team members to achieve goals.
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Qualifications

• Completion of all CarMax training programs, including online and hands-on modules.
• Ability to read, interpret, and record data accurately for inventory and quality control.
• Skilled in performing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing manual tasks for extended periods.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.
• Willingness to work in indoor and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather.

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.

Benefits

• Paid sick time: up to 48 hours per year accrued per pay period for full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible associates.
• Vacation time: between 80 hours and 200 hours per year after a 90‑day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service.
• Paid holidays: 8 hours of pay for each of 6 scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday; holiday premium pay if working a scheduled holiday due to business need.
• Full‑time salaried associates receive paid time away with no specified limit for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc., subject to manager approval.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $18.18 - $19.20.