Detail Technician

Buick GMC Cadillac of Thousand Oaks; Triunfo Corner (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Buick GMC Cadillac of Thousand Oaks in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Detail Technician. This entry-level, flat-rate role offers a clear growth path within a well-established dealership. You will detail vehicles, prep them for delivery, and work with service and sales teams to ensure top presentation.

No prior detailing experience is required, and the pay is a flat rate of $17–$19 per hour. The role emphasizes speed, quality, and reliability in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• No prior detailing experience required, but any cleaning/detailing background is a plus
• Must maintain high quality standards and take pride in results
• Self-directed with ability to work under flat-rate incentives
• Comfortable operating detail equipment safely and effectively
• Physically capable of standing, bending, and being on your feet
• Reliable and punctual, supports overall store operations
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Perform interior and exterior detailing on vehicles to dealership standards
• Prepare vehicles for guest delivery ensuring cleanliness and presentation
• Apply protective finishes and aftermarket appearance products as directed
• Inspect vehicles for cosmetic issues and address or escalate as needed
• Operate detailing equipment (pressure washers, buffers, vacuums, steam cleaners) safely
• Maintain a clean, organized detail bay and work area
• Coordinate with service advisors, sales staff, and porters to prioritize readiness
• Work in a flat-rate environment focused on throughput and quality

Skills

Detailing mindset

High quality standard

Self-directed

Equipment operation safety

Physical stamina

Reliability and punctuality

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Thousand Oaks, CA | Buick GMC Cadillac | Iconic American brands | Detail Technician | Flat-rate | No experience required | Career path | Southern California | Veterans encouraged to apply | $17 - $19/hr flat rate

IS THIS YOU?

• You take pride in your work and hold yourself to a high standard -- you won't put your name on something that isn't right
• You're reliable, hardworking, and ready to build speed and consistency in a flat-rate environment where your hustle shows up in your paycheck
• You're looking for a stable entry-level role at a well-established dealership with a genuine path to grow

WHO WE ARE

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

At Buick GMC Cadillac of Thousand Oaks, every vehicle we deliver to a guest reflects our standard -- and the Detail Technician is the person who makes that standard real. Whether it's a Cadillac headed to a loyal luxury buyer or a GMC truck being returned after service, the presentation has to be right every time.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform thorough interior and exterior detail work on new, used, and service vehicles -- washing, vacuuming, polishing, and protecting to dealership standards
• Prepare vehicles for guest delivery -- ensuring every car is clean, presentable, and ready to make a strong first impression
• Apply paint protection, fabric protection, and aftermarket appearance products as directed
• Inspect vehicles for cosmetic issues during the detail process -- scratches, stains, and odors -- addressing or escalating appropriately
• Operate detail equipment including pressure washers, buffers, vacuums, and steam cleaners safely and effectively
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe detail bay and work area throughout every shift
• Coordinate with service advisors, sales staff, and porters to prioritize vehicle readiness and meet delivery timelines
• Work efficiently on a flat-rate structure -- your throughput, quality, and consistency directly drive your earnings

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• No prior detailing experience required -- previous cleaning, detailing, car wash, or fleet service experience is a strong plus
• A high personal standard for quality -- you notice what others miss and take pride in the result
• Self-directed and productive -- flat-rate rewards speed and consistency, and you bring both
• Comfortable operating detail equipment safely and effectively
• Physically capable of standing, bending, and working on your feet throughout the shift
• Reliable and punctual -- vehicle readiness touches every department and the whole store notices when it runs well
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• A team-first mindset -- your output supports the entire operation

WHAT WE OFFER

• $17 - $19/hr flat rate -- your efficiency and quality directly drive your earnings
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Clear career path -- motivated detail techs at Swickard grow into porter, service support, parts, and advisor roles
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• A stable, team-oriented environment at one of Thousand Oaks' most established multi-brand dealerships

WHY BUICK GMC CADILLAC OF THOUSAND OAKS

• Three iconic American brands under one roof -- consistent vehicle volume across Buick, GMC, and Cadillac means steady flat-rate detail work every day
• Thousand Oaks is a strong, family-oriented community with a loyal guest base -- a store where showing up and doing quality work builds a reputation that lasts
• Flat-rate detail pay rewards the people who work with speed, care, and consistency -- the harder and smarter you work, the more you earn
• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- apply to every role on the team, not just the ones facing guests
• A team environment where your effort is visible and your contributions to the store's presentation standard are genuinely valued

Buick GMC Cadillac of Thousand Oaks runs a high-volume operation with consistent vehicle flow across three strong American brands. The Detail Technician who brings experience, a high standard, and the work ethic to back it up will find steady flat-rate earnings and a genuine path to grow from here.

If you have the detailing experience, the eye for quality, and the drive to earn on your output -- we'd like to meet you.