Detail Technician (Flat-Rate) - Start Earning Today

Swickard Auto Group; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat-rate $19-$22/hr

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental cover

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee vehicle purchase and service

Growth opportunities into recon/porter

Job summary

Swickard Auto Group's Gresham Toyota store is seeking an entry-level Detail Technician. No prior detailing experience required; we train you in our process and products from day one.

The role focuses on thorough interior and exterior detailing to guest-ready standards. You'll work in a high-volume environment with flat-rate pay between $19 and $22 per hour, and you'll move vehicles between bays, service lanes, and lots.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of detailing experience preferred; comparable experience in auto body, car wash, recon, or similar backgrounds encouraged.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable standing and using hands throughout shift.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated; flat-rate detailing rewards efficiency.
• Reliable and punctual; detailing is a critical part of daily operation.
• Prior detailing, auto body, or car wash experience a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough interior and exterior detail work on vehicles—washing, vacuuming, shampooing, polishing, and protecting surfaces to a guest-ready standard.
• Prepare new vehicle deliveries — ensure spotless, staged, and presentation-ready vehicles for guests.
• Recondition pre-owned and trade-in vehicles to frontline-ready condition efficiently and accurately.
• Perform post-service vehicle cleaning as directed — return serviced vehicles clean and presentable.
• Move vehicles safely between the detail bay, service lane, and lot as needed.
• Document completed work and flag any paint, interior, or body damage discovered.

Skills

Detailing experience

Valid driver's license

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Tools

Detailing equipment knowledge

Job description

Swickard Auto Group's Gresham Toyota store is seeking an entry-level Detail Technician. No prior detailing experience required; we train you in our process and products from day one.

The role focuses on thorough interior and exterior detailing to guest-ready standards. You'll work in a high-volume environment with flat-rate pay between $19 and $22 per hour, and you'll move vehicles between bays, service lanes, and lots.