What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detail Technician position at Swickard Auto Group?
Description
Anchorage, AK | Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac | Multi-brand dealership | Detail Technician | Flat Rate | Veterans encouraged to apply | $18 - $24/hr flat rate | No prior automotive industry experience required!
Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40 rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.
At Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac of Anchorage, every vehicle that leaves our lot is a reflection of our standard. The Detail Technician is the person who makes that standard visible -- and on a flat-rate plan, the faster and cleaner you work, the more you earn.
What You'll Do
If you take pride in your work, move with purpose, and want a role where your effort directly drives your income -- we'd like to meet you.
Anchorage, AK | Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac | Multi-brand dealership | Detail Technician | Flat Rate | Veterans encouraged to apply | $18 - $24/hr flat rate | No prior automotive industry experience required!
Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40 rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.
At Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac of Anchorage, every vehicle that leaves our lot is a reflection of our standard. The Detail Technician is the person who makes that standard visible -- and on a flat-rate plan, the faster and cleaner you work, the more you earn.
What You'll Do
- Perform thorough interior and exterior detail work on new, used, and service vehicles -- washing, vacuuming, polishing, and protecting to dealership standards
- Prepare vehicles for guest delivery -- ensuring every car is clean, presentable, and ready to make a strong first impression
- Apply paint protection, fabric protection, and aftermarket appearance products as directed
- Inspect vehicles for cosmetic issues -- scratches, stains, and odors -- and address or escalate appropriately
- Operate detail equipment including pressure washers, buffers, vacuums, and steam cleaners safely and effectively
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe detail bay and work area at all times
- Coordinate with service advisors, porters, and sales staff to prioritize vehicle readiness and meet delivery timelines
- Work efficiently on a flat-rate structure -- your speed, quality, and throughput directly determine your earnings
- Previous detail or automotive experience preferred -- dealership detailing experience a strong plus
- Motivated candidates without formal experience are welcome -- if you take pride in your work and move with urgency, we'll build the rest
- A high personal standard for quality -- you notice what others miss and won't put your name on work that isn't right
- Self-directed and productive -- flat rate rewards speed and consistency, and you need both
- Physically capable of standing, bending, and working on your feet throughout the shift in varying Alaska conditions
- Comfortable operating detail equipment safely and effectively
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- A team-first mindset -- vehicle readiness touches every department, and everyone notices when it runs well
- $20.00 - $25.00 per flat-rate hour -- your efficiency and quality directly drive your earnings
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- On-the-job training for candidates without prior detail experience
- Real career path -- motivated detail techs grow into porter, service support, parts, and advisor roles at Swickard
- Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
- A stable, team-oriented work environment where your output is visible and your effort is valued
- Four GM brands under one roof -- strong, consistent vehicle volume means steady flat-rate opportunity every day
- Flat-rate detail pay rewards the people who work with speed, care, and consistency -- the harder you work, the more you earn
- Anchorage is a close-knit professional community where reliability and quality build a reputation that follows you
- Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
- A store where entry-level doesn't mean overlooked -- we develop from within and promote people who show up and take pride in their craft
- Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- apply to every role on the team, not just the ones facing guests
If you take pride in your work, move with purpose, and want a role where your effort directly drives your income -- we'd like to meet you.
Salary : $18 - $24