Detailer Jobs

Detailer jobs are open across automotive dealerships, marine, aviation, and restoration shops, at every level from entry-level to lead and supervisor, with specializations in paint correction, ceramic coating, and interior restoration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles115+
Top stateFlorida
Top employerCARVANA
Top cityJacksonville, FL
Work type95% On-site
Top industryAutomotive

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Senior CAD Detailer II (Tradeshows & Events)
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Senior CAD Detailer II (Tradeshows & Events)
Jack Morton Worldwide
North Las Vegas, Nevada
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management

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Experienced Auto Detailer / DFR Technician
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Experienced Auto Detailer / DFR Technician
Fuller Collision Group
Auburn, Massachusetts
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$18 - $22/hr
On-Site

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Automotive Detailer - Grand Rapids Car Sales
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Automotive Detailer - Grand Rapids Car Sales
Enterprise Mobility
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Customer Service
Customer Support
10,000+

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CNC Manufacturing Finish Detailer / Quality Control (QC) Assistant
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CNC Manufacturing Finish Detailer / Quality Control (QC) Assistant
Aerohead Inc
Crestview, Florida
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$17 - $20/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Detailer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CARVANA26
  • Enterprise Mobility8
  • Jack Morton Worldwide3
  • EMCOR2
  • eWheelz2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Automotive

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in detailer jobs.

  • Experience with machine polishers, dual-action and rotary, and paint correction techniques
  • Knowledge of decontamination wash procedures, clay bar treatment, and iron removal
  • Familiarity with ceramic coating and paint protection film application
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for vehicle handling
  • Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume dealership or production detailing environment
  • IDA Detailing Technician certification or equivalent professional credential preferred

Tips for Your Detailer Job Search

List every product and tool you use

Detailer job listings often filter by specific products like clay bars, polishing compounds, or ceramic coating brands. Name the exact tools and chemical lines you've worked with on your resume so your application clears keyword screening without ambiguity.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists detailer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Show before-and-after results visually

A photo portfolio of your paint correction, ceramic coating, or interior restoration work carries more weight than a job description ever can. Keep a folder of dated before-and-after images organized by service type, ready to share during any application or interview.

Tailor your resume to the shop type

An automotive dealership values speed and volume throughput, while a specialty detailing studio prioritizes paint correction depth and client communication. Read each listing carefully and lead with the experience that matches that shop's service focus, not a one-size-fits-all summary.

Prepare for a hands-on skills test

Many detailer hiring managers skip long interviews and ask candidates to work on a vehicle directly. Practice your decontamination wash, iron removal, and machine polisher technique so your process is clean and confident when you're being evaluated on-site.

Negotiate based on upsell performance

If you've consistently sold add-on services like ceramic coatings or paint protection film, quantify it in terms of service upgrades per week rather than a vague claim. Shops that tie detailer pay to upsell revenue respond well to candidates who can demonstrate that history clearly.

Detailer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most detailers?

CARVANA, Enterprise Mobility, and Jack Morton Worldwide are hiring the most detailers right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. High-volume automotive groups and national fleet service companies tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.

How many detailer jobs are remote?

About 5% of detailer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most detailing work. The small remote share tends to cluster in administrative or quality inspection roles within larger dealership groups or fleet management operations.

How do you become a detailer?

Start by learning hand washing, interior vacuuming, and basic surface protection, either through an entry-level shop job or a vocational detailing course. Build up to machine polishing and paint correction over time, document your work with photos, and pursue a professional certification like the IDA Detailing Technician credential to signal credibility to employers.

Can you get hired as a detailer with little or no experience?

Many shops hire entry-level detailers for wash bay and interior cleaning roles with no prior professional experience required. Showing up with your own quality microfiber towels and basic chemicals, being physically ready for the pace of the work, and demonstrating careful attention to surface handling in an interview all help you stand out against other inexperienced candidates.

What does the detailer interview process look like?

Most detailer interviews start with a brief conversation about your product knowledge and the types of vehicles or services you've worked on. Many shops follow that with a practical evaluation where you perform a wash, decontamination, or polishing task on an actual vehicle so the manager can assess your process, your attention to detail, and how you handle high-value paint.

Where can I find and apply to detailer jobs?

You can find and apply to detailer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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