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Lead Mobile Detailer — Ceramic Coatings, Paint Correction & Marine
Bring your detailing skills. Help build the next chapter of The Detail Reserve.
- Punta Gorda / Port Charlotte
- Base pay plus commission
- Van, equipment & materials supplied
The role
A working lead role, not a desk job
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on professional who can deliver quality work, communicate clearly and take ownership of a mobile schedule. TDR supplies the work van, equipment, materials and business systems.
We're a growing company, and this role carries real responsibility. It isn't an entry-level wash position or an office-only management job.
Role and pay structure
What the job involves
What you'll do
- Deliver agreed work safely and efficiently, within paint and product limits
- Arrive at agreed times, plan routes, and tell customers early about foreseeable delays
- Inspect and document condition, get approval for extra scope, explain care realistically, and report damage or callbacks right away
- Answer and return business calls and texts during assigned working hours, safely (never while driving or running equipment)
- Follow up inquiries professionally using the approved menu: no unapproved discounts, guarantees or price changes
- Keep tools, inventory and the van clean, stocked and in good order
- Use the company’s job-management and communication tools to document progress, photos, notes and completion status
- Communicate clearly with the owner and team regarding job status, customer needs, scheduling and any issues that come up
- Be comfortable learning the systems The Detail Reserve uses to keep jobs organized and customers updated
What we're looking for
Window tint is a plus, not a requirement. No degree or particular certification is required.
- Independent, hands-on automotive detailing experience
- Coating-compatible preparation and ceramic coating installation
- Safe machine polishing and paint correction
- Marine detailing and gelcoat oxidation work, within your proven skills
- Clear, reliable communication with customers
- A valid driver's license, and willingness to meet our vehicle insurer's driver requirements
What we provide
The van is for business use. Personal or take-home use isn't included.
- Business-use access to the work van while working
- Core detailing equipment and materials
- Business phone and communication access
- Company-provided digital tools for job notes, scheduling and communication, with training
Pay structure
Base pay plus commission, with required minimum-wage and overtime protections. The written compensation plan, schedule and commission terms are reviewed before employment.
- Hours are discussed based on your availability and the work available; we don't promise a fixed full schedule
- Skills assessments are paid
- Benefits aren't promised until confirmed in writing
Where you'll work
Field work based in Punta Gorda / Port Charlotte, across nearby areas such as North Port, Englewood and Venice. Longer trips are discussed and approved separately.
How we work
- Use company-provided digital tools for job notes, scheduling and communication
- Document each job with photos and completion notes
- The company van may use GPS for safety and dispatch, under a written policy
What we expect
The Detail Reserve Standard
Every job is held to the same standard: on time, done carefully and clearly communicated.
Agreed scope
We confirm what's included and the price before work starts. Anything extra is done only with your OK.
Suitable preparation
Every surface gets the cleaning and preparation its product needs. No shortcuts to save time.
Care for your vehicle
Methods and products matched to the surface, and anything we notice is reported to you right away.
Clear communication
Arrival windows, delays and care instructions explained clearly, by text, call or email.
Documented quality checks
Condition noted before we start and a final check before we finish, with photos where useful.
How hiring works
From application to offer
Apply
About 10 minutes. No resume needed.
Short call
Then a look at your work and, with your permission, your references.
Paid skills assessment
Supervised, on a test panel or an approved vehicle.
Conditional offer
With written pay terms, then any authorized checks and onboarding.
Apply
Apply for Lead Detailer
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Your application has been stored for review by The Detail Reserve. Every application is reviewed by a person, but we can't promise an interview. If it's a fit, we'll contact you to arrange a short call.
Need an accommodation to apply, or prefer another format? Email our hiring team. Accommodation requests are kept confidential and separate from your application review.
Applicant privacy notice
What we collect: only the answers you give in this application. We don't ask for your Social Security number, date of birth, ID documents, bank details, health information or salary history.
Why: to review your application for this role and contact you about it. It isn't used for marketing, isn't added to customer lists and isn't shared with other technicians.
Where it's kept: in a private spreadsheet in The Detail Reserve's Google Workspace account, with a copy emailed to our private hiring inbox. Only the business owner can access them.
Decisions: a person reviews every application. No automated scoring is used to accept or reject applicants.
Website analytics: with your consent, we count anonymous steps (for example, that an application was started). Your answers are never sent to analytics or advertising tools.
How long: we keep applications as long as needed to fill this role and meet any legal record-keeping duties. To see, correct or delete your application, email our hiring team. We'll delete it unless the law requires us to keep it.
FAQ
Questions about the role
Is this full-time?
Hours are discussed based on your availability and the work available. We don't promise a fixed full schedule or a guaranteed number of jobs.
Do I need my own truck or equipment?
No. TDR supplies business-use access to the work van, core equipment and materials.
Is there a trial day?
Our skills assessment is paid and supervised, on a test panel or an approved vehicle. We never ask for unpaid work.
Can I apply without a portfolio?
Yes. Describe your work in the application and tick "I can provide examples privately."
Do I need window tint experience?
No. It's a plus, but not required for this role.
I need an accommodation to apply.
Email our hiring team and we'll help. Accommodation requests are kept confidential.