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Waterway Carwash

Runs car washes, fuel, and C-stores

Car Wash Detailer

Part-TimePosted on 9/29/2026Deadline 9/29/27
$20 - $24/hr
Entry
Maryland Heights, MO, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • A current and valid driver's license is required.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor, behavior, and appearance in accordance with company policy.
  • Perform all essential functions safely without endangering oneself or others.
  • Fluently speak and understand English when communicating with team members, managers, and customers for business-related purposes.
  • Work outdoors year-round and tolerate temperature variations, sunshine, rain, snow, humidity, wet surfaces, gasoline and exhaust fumes, machinery, moving parts, and car wash tunnel noise.
  • 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 at a fast pace.
  • Maintain far and near visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish speech from other sounds.
  • Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance and work assigned schedules that may include weekends, extended hours, overtime, and holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Complete all necessary steps to thoroughly clean customer vehicles to a high standard based on 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, shut off 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, carry towel buckets to stations, fill and stock cleaning supplies, dig the car wash trench, sweep and hose back rooms and storage rooms, clean wash equipment, windows, doors, and walls, and empty trash cans and vacuum canisters.
  • Follow Waterway policies, procedures, guidance, instructions, and safety requirements.
  • Perform other functions identified and directed by management.

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