Free car wash attendant job description template
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Car Wash Attendant job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Car Wash Attendant
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Car Wash Attendant who washes, dries and cleans customers' vehicles to the shop's standard, safely and quickly. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Wash, dry and clean vehicle exteriors and interiors to [company] standards
- Use water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths and hoses safely
- Vacuum interiors and clean windows and wheels
- Guide vehicles through the [tunnel or wash bay] safely
- Greet customers, explain services and add [wax, detailing or upgrades] when asked
- Report damage to a vehicle before and after service
- Keep the lot, equipment and supplies clean and stocked
What you need
- Reliable, careful and on time
- Able to stand, bend and work outdoors in all weather
- Valid driver's license [if moving customers' vehicles]
- Friendly and clear with customers
Nice to have
- Detailing or car wash experience
- Able to work [weekends and holidays]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Sunrise Hand Wash & Detail, a family-owned car wash.
Sunrise Hand Wash & Detail is hiring part-time Car Wash Attendants for weekends and weekday afternoons (20 to 30 hours a week). You'll wash, dry and vacuum vehicles to our checklist, greet customers and keep the lot tidy. We'll train you on every step.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a car wash attendant does
A car wash attendant washes, dries and cleans customers' vehicles to the shop's standard, safely and quickly. Typical duties include:
- Wash, dry and clean vehicle exteriors and interiors to company standards
- Use water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths and hoses safely
- Vacuum interiors and clean windows and wheels
- Guide vehicles through the tunnel or wash bay safely
- Greet customers, explain services and add wax, detailing or upgrades when asked
- Report damage to a vehicle before and after service
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
No formal education or license is required, and most training happens on the job. If employees move customers' vehicles, check your state's driving requirements and your insurance policy first.
Training: Short-term on-the-job training.
How much does a car wash attendant make?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports pay for this job under “cleaners of vehicles and equipment” in its occupational wage tables, by state and metro area. Look up pay for your area → Local pay varies widely, so also check postings for similar jobs near you.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Can my car wash attendants drive customers' cars?
Check your state's rules and your insurance policy before you let anyone move a customer's vehicle. Many shops require a valid driver's license, a clean driving record and an age minimum, and some insurance policies set their own limits. Put the requirement in the job description.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.