Car Wash Attendant

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Car wash attendants wash, scrub and polish the interiors and exteriors of cars, buses and trucks to protect their appearance.

Car wash attendants may perform the following tasks:

  • vacuum, clean and maintain vehicle interiors, including dashboards and consoles
  • vacuum carpet and car seats
  • clean door trims and hinges
  • wash and polish vehicle exteriors and blacken tyres
  • drive vehicles through automatic car washes.

Specialisations:

Vehicle Detailer

A vehicle detailer undertakes the tasks of a car wash attendant, and also cleans engines and underbodies, treating them with rust-proofing chemicals. They also repair rusting and make minor repairs to scratched paintwork.

Personal Requirements:

  • enjoy practical work
  • an eye for detail
  • able to work without supervision
  • physically fit
  • a drivers licence is usually required.

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