PORTER/DETAILER

RON THOMPSONS AUTO GROUP INC; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompsons Toyota in Placerville, CA seeks a Vehicle Detailer to thoroughly clean, polish, and present vehicles to showroom standards. You will support customer experience by ensuring showroom-ready, reconditioned vehicles prepared for delivery.

Responsibilities include detailing, removing transport film, inspecting arrivals, performing washes, and applying protective treatments. Prior detailing experience is preferred but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for cleanliness and presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple vehicles per day while maintaining quality.
• Experience with polishers, buffers, vacuums, and detailing chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Detail both new and used vehicles to showroom quality.
• Remove transport protection film and clean new vehicles.
• Inspect new arrivals for damages and report to manager.
• Complete delivery washes or touch-ups for sold units.
• Fuel vehicles for display, test drives and delivery.
• Wash, wax, and polish exteriors by hand or with tools.
• Vacuum and deep clean interiors including carpets and seats.
• Apply protective treatments to fabric, leather, paint and glass.
• Clean tires, wheels and exterior trim; perform light scratch removal.
• Conduct final quality control inspections and report issues.
• Maintain detail bay cleanliness and stock supplies.
• Assist with lot organization, photo prep and staging.
• Follow safety procedures when using chemicals.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Technical Skills

Team Collaboration

Communication

Physical Endurance

Education

Driver's license

Tools

Polishers

Buffers

Vacuums

Detailing chemicals

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Thompsons Toyota - Placerville, CA 95667

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Category: Service

Position Summary

The Vehicle Detailer is responsible for the thorough cleaning, polishing, and presentation of both new and used vehicles. This position plays a critical role in maintaining high standards for vehicle appearance and supporting a positive customer experience by ensuring vehicles are showroom-ready, properly reconditioned, and meticulously prepared for customer delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Detail both new and used vehicles, ensuring showroom-quality presentation at all times.
• Remove transportation protection film (TPF) and clean new vehicles upon arrival.
• Inspect new vehicle arrivals and report any transportation damage to the appropriate manager.
• Complete vehicle delivery washes or touch-ups for sold units, ensuring they meet customer expectations.
• Fuel vehicles as needed for display, test drives, and customer delivery.
• Wash, wax, and polish exteriors by hand or with polishing/buffing tools.
• Vacuum, shampoo, and deep clean vehicle interiors including carpets, seats, and hard surfaces.
• Apply protective treatments to fabric, leather, paint, and glass.
• Clean and dress tires, wheels, and exterior trim.
• Conduct light scratch removal, buffing, and polishing to restore finish quality.
• Perform final quality control inspections to confirm all standards are met.
• Report any damages or reconditioning needs discovered during the detailing process.
• Maintain cleanliness of the detail bay and keep detailing supplies stocked.
• Assist with lot organization, photo prep, and staging when requested.
• Comply with all safety procedures and guidelines when using chemicals or equipment.

QualificationsSkills & Competencies

• Detail-Oriented: Strong eye for cleanliness, polish, and presentation.
• Time Management: Ability to complete multiple vehicles per day while maintaining quality.
• Technical Skills: Skilled with polishers, buffers, vacuums, and detailing chemicals.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with reconditioning, sales, and service teams.
• Communication: Clearly report any vehicle concerns or transport damage.
• Physical Endurance: Capable of working in a physically active role, both indoors and outdoors.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Lifting: Regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Environment: Work in varying conditions including indoor bays and outdoor lots.
• Manual Dexterity: Operate detailing tools and materials effectively and safely.

Expectations & Performance Standards

• Integrity: Maintain high standards and trust in handling vehicles and supplies.
• Accountability: Ensure each vehicle is completed to dealership standards.
• Servant’s Attitude: Support sales and service departments with timely, quality detailing.
• Continuous Improvement: Open to training, feedback, and learning new techniques.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with fellow team members to meet deadlines and goals.
• Fun: Contribute to a positive team atmosphere with enthusiasm and pride in your work.

Education & Experience

• Experience: Prior detailing experience preferred, but not required—training provided.
• License: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.