RV Wash Bay Specialist

RV Wash Bay Specialist

PPL Motor Homes

Ready to Help Our RVs Shine Before the Adventure Begins?

At PPL Motor Homes, every RV on the lot needs to look clean, polished, and customer-ready. From first impressions to final deliveries, a clean RV helps set the tone for a great customer experience. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a dependable, hands-on RV Wash Bay Specialist to help wash, clean, and prepare RVs for display, sale, service, appraisal, and customer delivery. This is a great role for someone who enjoys active work, takes pride in visible results, and likes being part of a team that keeps the dealership looking sharp and moving smoothly.

Job Title

RV Wash Bay Specialist

Reports To

Service Manager / General Manager

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Compensation

$16.00 to $18.00 an hour

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll help make sure RVs are clean, presentable, and ready for customers and dealership teams. You’ll wash and detail RV exteriors, maintain the wash bay area, report visible damage or concerns, and support daily dealership operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Wash, clean, and detail the exterior of RVs, including motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and other recreational vehicles.
• Clean windows, wheels, tires, awnings, compartments, and exterior surfaces.
• Prepare RVs for customer showings, deliveries, appraisals, sales display, and service appointments.
• Remove dirt, debris, bugs, stains, and buildup from RV exteriors.
• Operate wash bay equipment, pressure washers, hoses, cleaning supplies, and related tools safely and properly.
• Move RVs in and out of the wash bay or designated cleaning areas as needed and as authorized.
• Inspect RVs before and after washing to identify visible damage, cleanliness concerns, or maintenance issues.
• Report damage, safety concerns, missing parts, or unusual conditions to management promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the wash bay, cleaning supply area, and surrounding work areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures when using equipment, chemicals, ladders, and cleaning tools.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals and supplies are used, stored, and disposed of properly.
• Assist with keeping dealership inventory clean, presentable, and customer-ready.
• Support the sales, service, parts, and operations teams with RV preparation needs.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to know everything about RVs on day one, but you do need to be reliable, hard-working, and willing to learn. If you enjoy being active, working outdoors, and seeing the results of your work at the end of the day, this could be a great fit.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered.

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Forklift, tractor, or RV-moving experience preferred but not required, unless required by location.

Experience

• Previous vehicle washing, detailing, janitorial, maintenance, dealership, RV, automotive, or outdoor labor experience preferred.
• Experience working around large vehicles, trailers, or equipment is helpful.
• RV experience is preferred but not required.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment, pressure washers, hoses, ladders, and basic tools.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and company standards.
• Strong time management skills and ability to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to identify and report visible damage, safety concerns, or issues with RV units.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Professional attitude and willingness to assist other departments as needed.
• Ability to handle multiple units or tasks in a fast-paced dealership environment.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel required. Occasional travel between dealership locations or off-site storage areas may be required based on business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, reach, push, pull, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and work around tall vehicles and large RV units.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, humidity, and other weather conditions.
• Ability to use hoses, brushes, cleaning equipment, and hand tools.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to water, cleaning chemicals, dirt, dust, pollen, and outdoor elements.
• Ability to safely maneuver around RVs, trailers, equipment, and dealership lots.
• Must follow all safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment when applicable.