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Detailer I - ADESA Barnhart

Onsite / United States
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About the role

The Detailers role is to prepare vehicles for the auction by performing a variety of vehicle reconditioning tasks including interior detailing, upholstery cleaning, window cleaning, pre-wash, buffer, and quality control.

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Clean Background & Valid Drivers License w/ Clean Driving Record Required

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Detail Technician I 

  • Work in team units tasked with vehicle cleaning, detailing, and sale ready prep
  • Learn & apply proper techniques for exterior and interior cleaning processes
  • Learn & apply vehicle inspection techniques to maintain proper standards
  • Preparation for advanced techniques

See us in action: Detailing and Reconditioning Work at ADESA

ADESA is looking for great people to join our Vehicle Detail Team! Our detail centers are the last stop in the vehicle processing lifecycle and play a vital role in sale ready preparation. Whether you’re brand new to auto detailing, consider yourself an expert, or are somewhere in the middle, we'd love to talk with you.

It'd be a great fit if you're:

  • Motivated by staying busy
  • Interested in an automotive career
  • Enjoy working with friendly people
  • Wanting to contribute your way to upward mobility and growth.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Generous PTO (paid time off).
  • A multitude of perks including student loan payments, reimbursement programs, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
  • A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
  • Access to opportunities to expand your skillset and share your knowledge with others across the organization.


To be able to do your job at ADESA, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

  • The physical activity requirements of the position range from Light to Medium Physical Work. 
    • Frequent – standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking
    • Potential – running, jumping, yelling or other rapid or forceful movement in emergency situations
  • Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision comparable to definitions for Clerical, Administrative, Machine Operators (including inspection) positions. 

This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions, including temperature changes, outside weather conditions, slightly elevated ambient noise levels, and minor atmospheric conditions affecting skin or respiratory systems, such as fumes, odors and dusts associated with internal and external service station/convenience food and petroleum dispensing operations.

  • Note:  Refer to the Handbook and Policy Manuals for important addendum requirements to all job descriptions.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

To be able to do your job at ADESA, you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.


ADESA, a Carvana owned company, currently operating over 50 locations throughout the US. Our Auto Auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more.

We work in a service industry and embrace a “we” versus “I” culture – help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do.
We’re excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! Get a sneak peek into life at ADESA!


Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

ADESA is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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