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Deadline 7/16/27
Waterway Carwash

Waterway Carwash

501-1,000 employees

Runs car washes, fuel, and C-stores

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Lee's Summit, MO, USA

In Person

New hires may train at an alternate Kansas City location before the Lee's Summit store officially opens.

Category
Automotive Service & Repair
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Hold a current and valid driver's license.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor, behavior, and appearance in accordance with company policy.
  • Be able to safely perform all essential functions without endangering oneself or others.
  • Be able to fluently speak and understand English for business-related communication with team members, managers, and customers.
  • Be able to stand for extended periods, bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, drive vehicles, reach above and below shoulder level, and sustain continuous physical effort and movement.
  • Be able to work outdoors year-round in varying temperatures and wet conditions, around gasoline, exhaust fumes, machinery, moving parts, and car wash tunnel noise.
  • Be able to perform arithmetic calculations and operate data-entry devices.
  • Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance and work assigned schedules, which may include weekends, extended hours, overtime, and holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Complete all necessary steps to 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 for obstructions, 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 and carry towel buckets to stations.
  • Fill and stock cleaning supplies.
  • Dig the car wash trench and sweep and hose back rooms and storage rooms as needed.
  • Clean wash equipment, windows, doors, and walls, and empty trash cans and vacuum canisters.
  • Follow company policies, procedures, guidance, instructions, and safety requirements.
  • Perform other duties as 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