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Automotive Detail Technician
Residential & Premium Vehicle Detailing
$18.00–$24.00/hour (Based on experience)
Full-Time | Four 10-Hour Shifts | Overtime Available
Join One of North Carolina's Fastest Growing Mobile Detailing Companies
SpongeBuddy Mobile Detail is expanding our Residential Detailing Division and is looking for an experienced Automotive Detail Technician who takes pride in producing exceptional results.
This is not a volume car wash position.
We're looking for detailers who appreciate the craft—someone who enjoys transforming vehicles, pays attention to the smallest details, and treats every customer's vehicle with care and professionalism.
While your primary focus will be residential detailing, you'll also assist with dealership and commercial fleet accounts when business demands.
What You'll Do
As a Residential Detail Technician, you'll perform premium mobile detailing services including:
- Interior and exterior detailing
- Paint decontamination
- Clay bar treatments
- Machine polishing (experience preferred)
- Paint enhancement
- Ceramic coating preparation and application (training available)
- Interior shampoo and extraction
- Steam cleaning
- Leather cleaning and conditioning
- Engine bay detailing
- Wheel and tire restoration
- Trim restoration
- Final quality inspections
You'll also support:
- Dealership detailing
- Fleet detailing
- Commercial accounts
- Specialty projects
What We're Looking For
We want professionals who:
- Have previous automotive detailing experience
- Take pride in their work
- Notice details others miss
- Enjoy making vehicles look their absolute best
- Have a positive attitude
- Work well independently and with a team
- Are dependable and punctual
- Communicate professionally with customers
- Want to grow with a company
Preferred Experience
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- Paint correction
- Machine polishing
- DA polishers
- Ceramic coatings
- Wet sanding
- Headlight restoration
- Steam cleaning
- Ozone treatments
- Interior extraction
- Leather restoration
- Dealership detailing
- Luxury or exotic vehicles
Don't have experience with every service? That's okay. If you have a strong detailing foundation and a willingness to learn, we'll continue investing in your development.
What Makes SpongeBuddy Different
We're building a team—not just filling positions.
Our technicians receive:
- Four-day work week (4x10 schedule)
- Overtime opportunities
- Paid training
- Professional equipment and products
- Advancement opportunities
- Leadership development
- Stable, year-round work
- Supportive team environment
We believe in promoting from within and creating long-term careers for people who take pride in their work.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Stand, bend, kneel, and work on your feet throughout the day
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Safely operate detailing equipment and tools
What Success Looks Like
The ideal candidate:
- Shows up on time every day.
- Produces consistent, high-quality work.
- Takes ownership of every vehicle.
- Continuously improves their skills.
- Represents SpongeBuddy professionally.
- Helps teammates succeed.
Compensation & Benefits
- $18.00–$24.00/hour based on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Four 10-hour work schedule
- Paid training
- Career advancement opportunities
- Company-issued equipment and uniforms
Apply Today
If you're passionate about automotive detailing and want to join a company that's committed to quality, professionalism, and growth, we'd love to meet you.
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24