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Waterway Carwash

Runs car washes, fuel, and C-stores

Customer Service Representative

Part-TimePosted on 9/29/2026Deadline 9/29/27
$20/hr
Entry
Leawood, KS, USA+2 moreMore locations: Kansas City, MO, USA | Overland Park, KS, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • No prior experience is required.
  • 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 ability to comply with local and state health code requirements for soda fountain and food service or sales is required.
  • Applicants must meet local and state minimum age requirements for tobacco and alcohol sales where applicable.
  • The ability to complete all required training and certifications for the required functions is required.
  • The ability to speak and understand English fluently for business-related communication is required.
  • The ability to perform arithmetic calculations and operate data-entry devices is required.
  • Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required, including availability for assigned schedules that may include weekends, extended hours, overtime, and holidays.
  • The ability to work primarily outdoors year-round, tolerate varied weather and workplace exposures, and safely work around gasoline, exhaust fumes, machinery, moving parts, and car-wash tunnel noise is required.
  • The ability to stand for extended and prolonged periods, bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, drive vehicles, reach above and below shoulder level, and sustain physical effort at a fast pace is required.
  • The ability to maintain a calm and professional disposition while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Far and near visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish speech from other sounds are required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide timely customer service by greeting customers entering the convenience store, payment-terminal area, or fuel pumps and responding to their needs.
  • Present and sell car-wash services, Clean Car Club memberships, retail merchandise, and additional purchase options to achieve sales and revenue goals.
  • Identify customer needs and present complimentary car-wash solutions.
  • Identify customer wash frequency and needs, then present Clean Car Club membership options and their benefits and value.
  • Maintain safe, clean, and organized outdoor areas including gas-pump islands, payment terminals, and the tunnel entrance.
  • Maintain safe, clean, and organized indoor areas including counters, merchandise displays, restrooms, and customer waiting areas.
  • Keep convenience-store merchandise stocked and organized and maintain clean, well-presented displays.
  • Take inventory of merchandise levels as directed by store management.
  • Maintain point-of-sale transaction, sales, and cash-drawer integrity by accurately following procedures.
  • Use tablets, payment terminals, and other point-of-sale technology.
  • Follow company policies, procedures, guidance, and instructions, especially those related to safety.
  • Perform administrative tasks such as making bank deposits and picking up or delivering supplies from other stores or retailers.
  • Perform transactional functions to meet customer demand and store staffing needs.
  • Perform other functions identified and directed by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in customer service, retail, or sales is preferred.

About the company

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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What believers are saying

  • Waterway’s website updated September 2026 promotes unlimited memberships, supporting recurring revenue.
  • Waterway still posts active hourly jobs in July 2026, showing ongoing store-level demand.
  • Waterway added Highland Park North and Vernon Hills openings, proving Midwest expansion momentum.

What critics are saying

  • BBB logged 15 complaints in three years through September 2026, signaling recurring customer friction.
  • Indeed’s May 2026 rating was 3.6, weakening Waterway’s employer brand for hiring.
  • Express chains like Mister Car Wash pressure Waterway’s labor-heavy model; margin compression hits first.

What makes Waterway Carwash unique

  • Waterway pairs full-service washes, convenience stores, and gas in five metro markets.
  • Waterway runs 44 locations across St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, Cleveland, and Chicago.
  • Waterway’s management-training program and daily cash tips support high-touch, service-heavy operations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts