Detailer | Hourly - Tonkin Reconditioning Center

Detailer | Hourly - Tonkin Reconditioning Center

Tonkin Reconditioning Center - Portland, OR 97233

Overview

Salary Range $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly Category Service

Description

Looking for a hands-on role where you can stay active, work around vehicles every day, and take pride in delivering a finished product that stands out? This is your opportunity to join a fast-paced reconditioning center where your attention to detail directly impacts vehicle quality and presentation.

Tonkin Reconditioning Center is hiring an Automotive Detailer to help clean, restore, and prepare vehicles to meet dealership standards. If you're reliable, detail-oriented, and enjoy seeing the results of your work, this is a great opportunity to build experience in the automotive industry.

Why Join Tonkin Reconditioning Center?

• Work in a high-volume environment with consistent activity
• Get hands-on experience in vehicle reconditioning and detailing
• Be part of a team that values quality, consistency, and attention to detail
• Opportunity to grow into reconditioning, technician, or dealership roles
• Stable organization with long-term career potential

Position Overview

As a Detailer, you'll be responsible for cleaning, restoring, and finishing vehicles —ensuring they are presentation-ready and meet dealership quality standards for display or delivery.

Detailer Job Responsibilities

• Wash, clean, and detail vehicle interiors and exteriors
• Perform interior cleaning including vacuuming, shampooing, and surface treatments
• Apply wax, polish, and protective coatings as needed
• Inspect vehicles for cleanliness and quality before completion
• Remove minor imperfections through cleaning and detailing processes
• Maintain detailing equipment and supplies
• Support recon team with vehicle preparation and staging
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow all safety and operational procedures

Schedule: Full-Time | Schedule Varies

Detailer Compensation and Benefits

In addition to compensation, we offer:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include Short- and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off that begins accruing from Day 1
• Employee discounts on parts, service, and vehicle purchases for you and your family

Qualifications

Detailer Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physical environment
• Dependable with a strong work ethic
• Previous detailing or automotive experience preferred (not required)
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as needed

Corporate requirements: Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license and clean driving record, able to pass a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug screen.

Ready to Get Started?

If you're ready to take pride in your work, stay active, and be part of a high-volume recon operation, apply today with Tonkin Reconditioning Center.