Auto Detailing Technician

Eclipse Auto Spa; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Eclipse is seeking an Automotive Detailer in Texas to perform thorough interior and exterior detailing, including wash, prep, vacuuming, and surface care. This hands-on role requires standing for long periods and working outdoors in variable weather. No overnight travel; room for growth into coatings and protective services.

You will be part of a team focused on quality and efficiency, ensuring vehicles move smoothly through the shop while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and care.

Qualifications

• Professional detailing experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and work outdoors.
• Ability to lift detailing equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Complete interior and exterior vehicle details
• Hand wash, dry, and prep vehicles
• Vacuum, shampoo, extract, and clean interior surfaces
• Clean wheels, tires, wheel wells, glass, trim, and exterior surfaces
• Perform decontamination, clay-bar treatments, and prep
• Apply waxes, sealants, dressings, and other protection products
• Assist with prep for ceramic coatings, PPF, tint, and other services
• Inspect own work and correct misses before completion
• Use and maintain detailing equipment, towels, and tools
• Keep bays and work areas clean and organized
• Work with team to move vehicles through the shop on schedule
• This is a hands-on position; able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, and lift; outdoor climate work

Skills

Detailing experience

Willing to learn quickly

Strong work ethic

Tools

Detailing equipment

Job description

As an Automotive Detailer, you will be responsible for completing vehicles efficiently while maintaining Eclipse's quality standards. Professional detailing experience is preferred, but we are willing to consider someone with a strong work ethic and the ability to learn quickly.

Complete interior and exterior vehicle details

Hand wash, dry, and properly prep vehicles

Vacuum, shampoo, extract, and clean interior surfaces

Clean wheels, tires, wheel wells, glass, trim, and exterior surfaces

Perform decontamination, clay-bar treatments, and vehicle prep

Apply waxes, sealants, dressings, and other protection products

Assist with vehicle preparation for ceramic coatings, PPF, tint, and other services

Inspect your own work and correct any missed areas before a vehicle is considered complete

Properly use and maintain detailing equipment, chemicals, towels, and tools

Keep detailing bays and work areas clean and organized

Work with the team to keep vehicles moving through the shop on schedule

This is a hands‑on position. Applicants must be able to stand for extended periods, bend, kneel, reach, work inside and around vehicles, and safely lift detailing equipment and supplies. Ability to work independently in outdoor climates in hot and cold temperatures.

Compensation

$13 - $16 hourly

We're building more than a basic car wash or detail operation. Our goal is to become one of Central Texas's premier automotive appearance and protection shops.

For the right person, this position provides an opportunity to grow your skills beyond detailing and potentially learn services such as paint correction, ceramic coatings, window tint, PPF, and vinyl wrap. If you're committed to quality, show up ready to work, and want to be part of a growing team, we'd love to meet you.