Detailer | Hourly - Tonkin Gresham Honda

Tonkin Gresham Honda; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits package

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee pricing on parts, service, &

Vehicles

Job summary

Tonkin Gresham Honda in Gresham, OR is seeking a Detailer to join our elite service team. This role goes beyond cleaning, involving deep interior restoration and exterior preservation to achieve showroom standards.

You will perform high-level detailing across Honda models, execute paint correction, apply coatings, and ensure Front-Line Ready quality. We offer competitive hourly pay and a path for career growth in a premier automotive group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in professional automotive detailing (paint correction and high-speed buffing experience preferred).
• Exceptional attention to detail and a 'fixed-right-the-first-time' mentality regarding vehicle aesthetics.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to maintain productivity in a fast-paced dealership environment.
• Valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level interior and exterior reconditioning on all vehicle makes and models, with a focus on the Honda lineup.
• Execute advanced paint correction, including buffing, polishing, and removing surface imperfections to restore factory gloss.
• Apply protective coatings and sealants with precision to ensure long-term vehicle preservation.
• Conduct thorough quality control inspections on completed vehicles to ensure they meet Tonkin’s rigorous "Front-Line Ready" standards.
• Manage shop supplies and equipment maintenance, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.

Skills

Automotive detailing

Paint correction

Interior reconditioning

Buffing

Quality control

Driver’s license

Tools

Polishers

Ceramic coatings

Detailing chemicals

Safety procedures

Job description

Job Location: Tonkin Gresham Honda - Gresham, OR 97060

Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Category: Service

If you are a high-level automotive reconditioning expert looking for a premier environment, Tonkin Gresham Honda has the perfect stage for your skills! We are seeking a Detailer to join our elite service team.

This is more than a cleaning role; it is a career-defining opportunity within one of the most respected automotive groups in the Pacific Northwest. As a Detailer, you will elevate our inventory to showroom standards, mastering everything from deep interior restoration to advanced exterior preservation, ensuring our clients receive the "World Class" presentation they expect from the Tonkin brand.

Why Join the Tonkin Family of Dealerships?

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work with professional-grade extractors, polishers, and high-quality chemicals in a dedicated, well-equipped space
• Career Longevity: We prioritize internal promotion, with many of our managers and advisors starting their journey in our detailing and service departments
• Community Impact: Be part of a legacy that has served Oregon and Washington drivers for over 60 years
• Professional Growth: Access to the latest techniques in ceramic coatings, paint correction, and interior reconditioning to keep your skills at the top of the industry

Detailer Job Responsibilities

• Perform high-level interior and exterior reconditioning on all vehicle makes and models, with a focus on the Honda lineup
• Execute advanced paint correction, including buffing, polishing, and removing surface imperfections to restore factory gloss
• Apply protective coatings and sealants with precision to ensure long-term vehicle preservation
• Conduct thorough quality control inspections on completed vehicles to ensure they meet Tonkin’s rigorous "Front-Line Ready" standards
• Manage shop supplies and equipment maintenance, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace

Detailer Compensation and Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, our benefits are designed to support you and your family...

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental insurance, with comprehensive coverage options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, and text-based Telehealth
• A variety of voluntary benefit options, including Short and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Pet, as well as additional life insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off that begins accruing from Day 1
• Exclusive employee pricing for you and your family on parts, service, and vehicles

QualificationsDetailer Qualifications

• Proven experience in professional automotive detailing (paint correction and high-speed buffing experience preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail and a "fixed-right-the-first-time" mentality regarding vehicle aesthetics
• Strong work ethic and the ability to maintain productivity in a fast-paced dealership environment
• Valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record

Corporate requirements: Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license and clean driving record, able to pass a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug screen.