Automotive Detailer Jobs
Automotive Detailer jobs are open across car dealerships, rental fleets, auto body shops, and detailing studios, from entry-level to lead and shop supervisor, with specializations in paint correction, ceramic coating application, and interior restoration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Overview
We offer a robust Benefits Package including, but not limited to:
- Paid time off
- Consistent full time 40 hour per week schedule
- Employee discount
- Retirement savings plan including 401k with matching profit sharing
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Training and development
The schedule available is:
- Monday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: OFF
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday: OFF
You will be responsible for washing, cleaning, sanitizing, inspecting, and preparing a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and vans, ensuring they meet our high cleanliness and safety standards for customer rentals.
Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions, owning and operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries. Enterprise Mobility and its affiliates offer extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, as well as travel management and other transportation services, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers.
Responsibilities
- Clean, sanitize, vacuum, and prepare vehicle interior according to industry-standard protocols
- Wash, clean and dry the vehicle's exterior - this might include cars of different sizes, as well as vans and trucks.
- Check fuel level and warning lights: inspect windshield for damage; factory reset/restore vehicle setting to clear prior customer data; check for customer items and place anything of value in Lost & Found; verify that registration is present, current and matches the license plate.
- Check fluid levels and add as needed; check tire condition, pressure and tread depth; inspect vehicle exterior for damage
- Fuel and stage vehicle
- Inspect vehicle for any safety concerns; report any warning lights and/or vehicle/windshield/tire damage; pull vehicle out of the prep processing as necessary
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area and report any unsafe or hazardous conditions
- Operate tools such as carpet shampoo machines or air purifiers to eliminate stains, pet hair, and odors
- Assists customers when needed. May transport customers to and from the branches
- Helps maintain overall site appearance including general cleaning of interior and exteriors of branch locations
- Site appearance responsibilities to include: desktops, countertops, phones, floors, trash, bathrooms, vacuuming, sweeping the lot and any other miscellaneous tasks related to the daily cleanliness of the branch location
- Seek to improve job performance through self-assessment, skill development, training and goal setting
- Maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance and punctuality
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a valid driver's license with no more than 2 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents on driving record in the past 3 years
- No drug or alcohol related conviction on driving record in the past 5 years
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
Overview
We offer a robust Benefits Package including, but not limited to:
- Paid time off
- Consistent full time 40 hour per week schedule
- Employee discount
- Retirement savings plan including 401k with matching profit sharing
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Training and development
The schedule available is:
- Monday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: OFF
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday: OFF
You will be responsible for washing, cleaning, sanitizing, inspecting, and preparing a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and vans, ensuring they meet our high cleanliness and safety standards for customer rentals.
Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions, owning and operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries. Enterprise Mobility and its affiliates offer extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, as well as travel management and other transportation services, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers.
Responsibilities
- Clean, sanitize, vacuum, and prepare vehicle interior according to industry-standard protocols
- Wash, clean and dry the vehicle's exterior - this might include cars of different sizes, as well as vans and trucks.
- Check fuel level and warning lights: inspect windshield for damage; factory reset/restore vehicle setting to clear prior customer data; check for customer items and place anything of value in Lost & Found; verify that registration is present, current and matches the license plate.
- Check fluid levels and add as needed; check tire condition, pressure and tread depth; inspect vehicle exterior for damage
- Fuel and stage vehicle
- Inspect vehicle for any safety concerns; report any warning lights and/or vehicle/windshield/tire damage; pull vehicle out of the prep processing as necessary
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area and report any unsafe or hazardous conditions
- Operate tools such as carpet shampoo machines or air purifiers to eliminate stains, pet hair, and odors
- Assists customers when needed. May transport customers to and from the branches
- Helps maintain overall site appearance including general cleaning of interior and exteriors of branch locations
- Site appearance responsibilities to include: desktops, countertops, phones, floors, trash, bathrooms, vacuuming, sweeping the lot and any other miscellaneous tasks related to the daily cleanliness of the branch location
- Seek to improve job performance through self-assessment, skill development, training and goal setting
- Maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance and punctuality
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a valid driver's license with no more than 2 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents on driving record in the past 3 years
- No drug or alcohol related conviction on driving record in the past 5 years
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
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Who's Hiring
- CARVANA24
- Enterprise Mobility7
- DENT WIZARD1
- DriveEasy Auto1D
- Iowa Auto Recon1I
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automotive detailer jobs.
- Experience with hand washing, clay bar treatment, and machine polishing techniques
- Proficiency using dual-action and rotary polishers to remove swirl marks and scratches
- Knowledge of interior cleaning products and proper use on leather, vinyl, and fabric surfaces
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for moving customer vehicles
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume dealership or fleet environment
- Familiarity with paint protection film or ceramic coating application is a plus
Tips for Your Automotive Detailer Job Search
List every product and tool you've used
Hiring managers scan for specific products like clay bars, dual-action polishers, ozone generators, and steam cleaners. Name the exact brands and equipment you've worked with on your resume so your application clears the first filter without a phone screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists automotive detailer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Photograph your best completed work
Before-and-after photos of paint correction, ceramic coating, or interior restoration carry more weight than a list of duties. Compile a small photo portfolio you can share as a link or attachment when applying to shops that value high-end finishing work.
Target listings by service tier and volume
A high-volume dealership lot and a boutique exotic-car studio hire for very different skill sets and paces. Read each listing for throughput expectations and service menu, then tailor your resume summary to match the shop's output model, not a one-size pitch.
Prepare for a skills demonstration interview
Many shops skip the formal interview and ask you to detail a vehicle on the spot. Bring your own microfiber towels and preferred applicator pads if you have them, and talk through your process out loud so the evaluator sees your methodology, not just the result.
Negotiate add-on pay for specialty services
If you're certified in paint protection film installation or ceramic coatings, ask about tiered compensation structures during the offer conversation. Shops that upsell those services often pay a flat bonus or percentage per job, which the base offer alone won't reflect.
Automotive Detailer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most automotive detailers?
CARVANA, Enterprise Mobility, and DENT WIZARD are hiring the most automotive detailers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Pennsylvania, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Dealership groups and national rental fleet operators tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many automotive detailer jobs are remote?
About 0% of automotive detailer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the work. The small share that does allow any remote component is typically limited to mobile detailer roles where the technician travels to a client's location rather than working from a fixed shop.
How do you become an automotive detailer?
Start by learning the core techniques, including hand washing, clay bar decontamination, machine polishing, and interior deep cleaning, either through on-the-job training or a short vocational course. Build hands-on experience by detailing vehicles for friends, family, or local lots. Earning a certification in paint correction or ceramic coating from an industry training program strengthens your resume for higher-end shops.
Can you get hired as an automotive detailer with little or no experience?
Yes, many dealerships and car washes hire entry-level detailers and provide on-the-job training for the basics. Your best move is to apply to high-volume lots or fleet operators, since they hire frequently and structure progression from wash bay to full detail work. Showing up with your own quality microfiber towels signals professionalism even without a long work history.
What does the automotive detailer interview process look like?
Most shops conduct a brief conversation about your product knowledge and past experience, then move directly to a hands-on skills assessment where you detail a vehicle while a manager observes your technique and speed. High-end or specialty shops may ask you to walk through how you'd approach a specific problem, such as removing heavy swirl marks or cleaning heavily soiled leather seats, before any practical test.
Where can I find and apply to automotive detailer jobs?
You can find and apply to automotive detailer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and location preferences.
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