Car Wash Operations Lead

Do you like keeping things running and making customers’ day? Kleen-Rite is looking for a hands-on Operations Lead to keep our four Kleenie’s car wash sites clean, working, and welcoming. Customer service is our number one priority, and you’ll be a big part of it.

No two days are quite the same. You’ll travel between sites in a company van, checking equipment, stocking supplies, and taking care of what needs attention. Some days, that means troubleshooting a problem or washing down bays. Other days you’ll lend a hand to the team at our main Columbia location when things get busy. Our sites include a mix of express tunnel, automatic, self-serve, and truck wash bays.

You don’t need to be an experienced car wash mechanic on day one, but you should be handy with tools and eager to learn. What matters most from the start is noticing when something isn’t right and clearly communicating what needs attention. We’ll train you on our equipment, and you’ll take on more repairs as your skills grow.

What You’ll Do

• Keep all four sites clean and in good shape, from picking up trash to washing down bays.
• Greet customers, thank them for their business, and answer questions.
• Regularly test wash equipment, spot problems early, and make repairs as your training allows.
• Report issues clearly and follow up to make sure they’re resolved.
• Schedule and support staff at our main Columbia location and fill in when someone is out or things get busy.
• Deliver parts and supplies from our warehouse to each site in a company van.
• Monitor chemical levels and keep parts, supplies, and vending machines stocked.
• Accurately collect and count cash and deliver deposits.

Base working schedule is Monday through Friday, plus some weekends and an on-call rotation.

What You Need to Succeed

• A friendly, approachable attitude and comfortable helping customers face to face
• Experience coordinating schedules and leading a small team preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand and power tools.
• Attention to detail and the ability to recognize when equipment isn’t working properly.
• Clear communication skills to explain problems and coordinate repairs.
• Initiative, good time management, and the ability to work independently.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check, and consistently operate in alignment with Kleen-Rite’s core values.

Why Join the Kleen-Rite Team?

• Family-Owned & Operated for Over 60 Years!
• Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
• Employer-funded retirement contributions averaging 8%+ annually
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision & More
• Employer-paid life insurance for added peace of mind
• Company Work Vehicle and Free Washes!

Visit our website for more information about Kleen-Rite: www.kleenrite.com
 

Vision: We will be THE Reliable supplier to the car wash industry.

Mission: We service our customers with the best people, products, and pricing, to help them achieve success.

Values:

1. Reliable – you can count on us.

2. Integrity – always doing the right thing.

3. Dedication – committed to doing our best.

4. Family – we take care of each other.

5. Community – investing where we live.

6. Faith – God honoring company.

7. Profitability – success breeds success.

Kleen-Rite Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.