Autobody Detail Technician
Job Description
Job Description Automotive Detailer | Build Your Career in Collision Repair!
Your attention to detail matters. Your career growth is in your hands!
Are you a motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented professional who takes pride in doing quality work? Are you looking for a collision repair company that values People, Process & Passion?
At VIVE Collision, our Detailers play an important role in delivering exceptional repairs and customer experiences. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and wants the opportunity to grow within the automotive industry.
This is more than a detailing job—it's an opportunity to build a career. We promote many of our Detailers into our Body and Paint Departments, giving you the chance to expand your skills, gain hands-on experience, and explore your future in collision repair.
What We Offer
- Career Growth Opportunities: Many of our Detailers advance into the Body and Paint Departments.
- Paid Training & Certifications: Expand your skills while getting paid, including I-CAR and OEM training.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Coverage options for you and your family, including domestic partners.
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance: $50,000 policy.
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal, financial, legal, wellness, and professional development needs.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): A resource to help manage eligible healthcare expenses.
- Paid Time Off: Support for work-life balance.
- 8 Paid Holidays: Including Black Friday, plus your birthday as a floating holiday.
- Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside people who are passionate about quality collision repair.
- Modern Tools & Equipment: Access to state-of-the-art collision repair equipment and technology.
The specific pay rate or salary offered may vary based on several factors, including experience, education, specialized OEM certifications, and job location.
What You'll Do
As an Automotive Detailer, you'll be responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and preparing customer vehicles before delivery. You'll help ensure every vehicle meets our quality standards and leaves the shop looking its best.
Your responsibilities include:
- Clean, detail, and prepare customer vehicles for delivery following company quality standards.
- Wash, buff, wax, and polish vehicle exteriors to restore and enhance appearance.
- Polish fresh paintwork and remove minor imperfections to achieve a high-quality finish.
- Remove overspray, compound residue, and other contaminants from vehicle surfaces.
- Vacuum, steam clean, deodorize, sanitize, and dust vehicle interiors.
- Clean body shop residue from interior surfaces, carpets, and floor mats.
- Detail vehicle undercarriages and wheel wells to ensure a complete, showroom-quality presentation.
- Remove light scratches and blemishes from painted surfaces when appropriate.
- Perform final quality inspections to identify cosmetic defects or cleanliness issues before vehicle delivery.
- Notify management of any damage, defects, or concerns identified during the detailing process.
- Maintain detailing equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Follow all company safety procedures and environmental regulations.
- Work collaboratively with technicians, painters, and production staff to meet delivery timelines.
- Move vehicles safely in and out of the shop for detailing and assist with relocating vehicles throughout the lot as needed to support efficient shop operations.
- Consistently provide a level of workmanship that exceeds customer expectations.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Previous automotive detailing experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Automotive interest and a desire to build a career within the collision repair industry.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stoop, bend, squat, kneel and pull
- Extended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping to complete or inspect repairs
- Carry and lift heavy objects (up to 80lbs)
- Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate equipment
- Performing repetitive motions
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
