Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Detailing & Metal Polishing Specialist

Position Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Detailing & Polishing Specialist to join our team.

This position is responsible for maintaining the appearance and presentation of our fleet, including tow trucks, heavy-duty wreckers, semi-trucks, trailers, service vehicles, and equipment. The ideal candidate takes pride in producing showroom-quality results and understands the importance of presenting clean, professional equipment to customers and the public.

This role includes washing, detailing, polishing, paint care, aluminum and stainless-steel polishing, interior cleaning, and preparing new and existing vehicles for delivery, display, and service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Wash, clean, and detail tow trucks, wreckers, semi-trucks, trailers, and company equipment.

• Perform interior and exterior detailing to company quality standards.

• Polish aluminum, stainless steel, chrome, and painted surfaces to maintain a professional appearance.

• Apply waxes, sealants, and protective coatings to vehicles and equipment.

• Buff and polish painted surfaces to remove oxidation, light scratches, and swirl marks.

• Clean and dress wheels, tires, wheel wells, toolboxes, and exterior accessories.

• Maintain cleanliness of truck cabs, interiors, windows, upholstery, dashboards, and storage compartments.

• Prepare new tow trucks and equipment for customer delivery and showroom presentation.

• Remove decals, adhesive residue, road grime, grease, and contaminants from vehicle surfaces.

• Operate detailing equipment including pressure washers, buffers, polishers, steam cleaners, vacuums, and extractors.

• Inspect vehicles for cosmetic issues and report damage or concerns to management.

• Maintain detailing supplies, chemicals, and equipment in a clean and organized manner.

• Follow all safety procedures when handling cleaning products and operating equipment.

• Assist with shop cleanliness and appearance as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous detailing, polishing, fleet washing, or automotive appearance experience preferred.

• Experience polishing aluminum, chrome, stainless steel, or commercial vehicles is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

• Ability to work independently and efficiently.

• Valid driver's license required.

• Ability to safely move and park vehicles and equipment.

• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of paint correction and machine polishing techniques.

• Experience with commercial trucks, heavy-duty equipment, or towing/recovery vehicles.

• Familiarity with ceramic coatings, paint protection products, and aluminum restoration.

• Ability to identify and correct cosmetic imperfections.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, notices the small details others miss, and enjoys transforming vehicles from dirty and worn to clean, polished, and professional. Our trucks are rolling billboards for our company, and this role plays a critical part in maintaining our image and reputation.

WHAT WE OFFER

Midwest Star Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the company contributing 70% toward premiums.
• Kavira supplemental healthcare coverage provided at no cost for employees and their families.
• Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance with $25,000 in guaranteed coverage.
• Additional Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance options for employees and their families
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• LegalShield and pet insurance options.
• Retirement plan with a 3% company match.
• Paid time off that begins accruing on your first day of employment.
• Six paid holidays each year.

About Midwest Star Group

Midwest Star Group is a Wisconsin-based family of businesses serving the towing, transportation, automotive, truck and trailer, equipment, and service industries. Our companies provide everything from 24/7 towing and recovery to heavy-duty truck and trailer repair, automotive service, equipment sales, fabrication, detailing and more.

This position is with Jerry's Truck & Trailer Repair, part of the Midwest Star Group family of companies. Jerry’s provides 24/7 towing, recovery and roadside assistance, handling everything from passenger vehicles and roadside calls to semis, buses, heavy equipment, and complex recoveries.

Across Midwest Star Group, we’re focused on building strong teams, providing dependable service, and creating opportunities for employees to grow across our businesses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Midwest Star Group and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Email your info & resume to stevenp@jttr.net

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