Part-Time

Detailer

Car Wash

Posted on 8/18/2026

Deadline 7/16/27
Waterway Carwash

Waterway Carwash

501-1,000 employees

Runs car washes, fuel, and C-stores

Compensation Overview

$17 - $21/hr

+ Cash tips + Referral bonus

Pepper Pike, OH, USA

In Person

Category
Cleaning & Custodial Services (1)

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Requirements
  • A current and valid driver's license is required.
  • A professional demeanor, behavior, and appearance in accordance with company policy are required.
  • The ability to perform all essential functions safely without endangering oneself or others is required.
  • The role requires outdoor work year-round with exposure to temperature variations, sunshine, rain, snow, humidity, wet surfaces, gasoline and exhaust fumes, machinery and moving parts, and brief car wash tunnel noise exposure.
  • The role requires extended standing, bending, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, driving vehicles, reaching above and below shoulder level, and sustaining physical effort and continuous movement at a fast pace.
  • The role requires far and near visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech from alarms, horns, vehicles, and equipment.
  • Fluent spoken and understood English is required for business-related communication with team members, managers, and customers.
  • Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required, including availability for assigned irregular schedules, weekends, extended hours, overtime, and holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Thoroughly clean customer vehicles according to the selected wash package.
  • Greet customers, assist them into and out of vehicles, provide clear directions, and alert management when vehicle cleaning is complete.
  • Drive vehicles onto and off the conveyor, program the wash type, send vehicles through the wash, stop the conveyor when obstructions are present, monitor traffic flow, and remain aware of surroundings.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized customer environment by picking up trash, sweeping and hosing visible areas, pulling weeds, shoveling snow, and salting customer areas.
  • Wash and dry towels, transport towel buckets to stations, fill and stock cleaning supplies, dig the car wash trench, clean back rooms and storage rooms, and clean wash equipment, windows, doors, and walls.
  • Empty trash cans and vacuum canisters.
  • Follow Waterway policies, procedures, guidance, instructions, and safety requirements.
  • Perform other functions identified and directed by management.

Waterway Carwash provides car care services and fuel offerings across five major markets (St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, Cleveland, and Chicago) including full-service car washes, express washes, convenience stores, and gas services. Its product works by guiding customers through car wash options (full-service or express) and fuel/convenience purchases in a single visit, with teams that focus on delivering each service efficiently and safely. The company differentiates itself through its strong people-centric culture: it hires top performers (A Players), positions leaders as coaches, offers a clear path to promotion, and emphasizes belonging and team impact, aiming to combine competitive pay with an uplifting work environment. Waterway’s goal is to provide fulfilling careers for its employees while delivering reliable car wash, fueling, and convenience services across its markets.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1970

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Waterway opened Lee’s Summit in 2026, signaling continued Missouri expansion.
  • Cancer Support Community honored Waterway in May 2026, reinforcing local brand goodwill.
  • Waterway’s website still promotes unlimited clubs, supporting recurring revenue retention.

What critics are saying

  • Neighborhood boards have opposed Waterway sites over traffic, property values, and workforce concerns.
  • A stalled entitlement fight can delay openings for years and destroy site economics.
  • If local permits tighten, Waterway loses growth lanes while national chains take prime parcels.

What makes Waterway Carwash unique

  • Waterway runs 29 sites across St. Louis, Chicago, Cleveland, Kansas City, and Denver.
  • Its model combines full-service washes, express tunnels, interior cleaning, and free vacuums.
  • Lee’s Summit opened in 2026 with two exterior tunnels and interior service.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts