Need a 2nd Job. CarMax hiring detailers

[ramflava]

Hello everyone! I'm currently seeking a second part-time job. Due to an ACL reconstruction surgery. I'm on "light duty" and cannot perform my job as a law enforcement officer and thus have taken a bit of a paycut and I have taken on new bills. To add to the bad luck, my dog tore his acl 2 weeks ago and the surgery is $3000. I broke a molar and will have to pay $750 after insurance. To top it off, the rock fell out of my wife's wedding ring ($$$$).

Need less to say my plan to pay of debts has been postponed and I'm on a tight budget.

I read the local CarMax is looking for full time/part time detailers. Does anyone have any experience with this? Will they require me to provide the cleaning products and equipment? What is a fair expected wage for that type of work with a dealership?

 

[Junior]

Mike I saw the same thing and wondered about it. It looked like they offered night time hours. I am interested to know what you find out.

[DREWBUSH]

I assume they will supply all chemicals and equipment, at least thats how it it at my shop. They probably wont be looking for top notch details, quantity over quality. just average joe quality so there cars on the sales lot will look and feel smooth. 

[DetailedbyTate]

I don't know about the detail side, but I talked to a local Carmax mechanic and he stated that they are paid hourly and all necessary tools. He really seemed to like it. Might be something to look into.

[ramflava]

I may check it out then. I was just looking to get some minor details so that I don't waste my time going there. Seems interesting still.

I can live with less involved detailing work since my priority would be the second paycheck. I don't have a customer based to which I can make my own money detailing so this might be a viable option.

Thanks for the input guys!

[LFairbanks]

Sorry to hear about your misfortunes.  Hopefully everything turns around for you, and the Carmax deal works out for you.  

[Keithgt]

Everything is supplied. I've worked there for years....good place to work.

Edited September 19, 2016 by Keithgt

[ramflava]

Everything is supplied. I've worked there for years....good place to work.

 

Mind if I ask what the pay rate is. I understand it might be different here, but just curious.

[ramflava]

Sorry to hear about your misfortunes.  Hopefully everything turns around for you, and the Carmax deal works out for you.  

Thank you. I'm ready for a new year already LOL.

[Keithgt]

I honestly don't know for the detail team, I work on the mechanical side. I know for the most part, they pay very well.

[DREWBUSH]

I honestly don't know for the detail team, I work on the mechanical side. I know for the most part, they pay very well.

Which region or state do you work? It might vary based on geographic location. 

[ramflava]

Which region or state do you work? It might vary based on geographic location. 

Albuquerque, NM

 

I walked in today to talk to the hiring person. I was met by the front desk person. She said I couldn't talk to them because I needed to apply online first then they'd call me. I had to explain that I'm just trying to get details of the job before I waste anyone's time applying for something that may or may not meet my needs or schedule. She was pretty resistant, but finally took my name and number down to supposedly give to the operations people.....For some reason I see myself having to go back in.

[LT1xL82]

Translation...the pool of applicants in that area is large enough that the hiring company can use their screening techniques and still hire people with the skills they are looking for. Suggestion? Smile and play the game if you think this may be an opportunity that meets your needs.