Careers · Chesapeake, VA
We're hiring Lead Detailing Techs
Full-time and part-time openings. Shine My Ride 757, LLC is a premium mobile detailing company. We drive to customers across Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks (OBX) and work on cars, exotics, boats, aircraft and fleets. No experience needed: we train you step by step with written checklists.
Or email shinemyride757@gmail.com.
Licensed & Insured · Open 7 days, 7 AM–5 PM · (757) 689-9821
Why work here
Paid training, written levels
Every job runs on a written checklist. You grow through four skill levels: Wash & Interior Tech, Detail Tech, Lead Tech and Ceramic Installer, plus Marine and Aviation endorsements. Each level has a written sign-off.
Tips are 100% yours
Tips go to the tech, paid on top of commission. The company never keeps any part of your tips.
W-2 employee, hours tracked
You're an employee, not a contractor. We track every hour and guarantee at least Virginia minimum wage for all hours worked, plus overtime as required by law.
Open roles
Lead Detailing Tech (full-time or part-time)
Our main opening. 30% of each job total.
Helper / part-time spots: Detail Technician (Level 1 entry)
25% of each job total.
What you'll do: load the van using the load-out checklist; set up safely; inspect the vehicle with the customer and take before photos; do interior and exterior work to the package checklist; run a flashlight quality check, walk the customer around the vehicle, take payment in Square, ask for a review, offer a rebook, and leave the site clean.
What we need:
- Reliability. On time, every time.
- You take coaching and treat the customer's property like your own.
- Detailing experience is a plus, not required.
- For positions that drive the company van: a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets our insurer's standards.
- Essential functions: regularly lift and carry equipment; kneel, bend, crouch and reach; stand and walk for most of the shift; work outdoors in heat, cold and humidity; use cleaning chemicals with provided PPE. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Other roles (Ceramic Installer, Marine/Aviation) are filled by promotion from within.
What we provide
- The van, chemicals, tools, towels, PPE and supplies you need to do the job.
- Uniform provided.
Pay and employment type
| Role on the job | Pay |
|---|---|
| Lead Tech | 30% of each job total |
| Helper | 25% of each job total |
Pay: Commission-based W-2 position. Lead Tech: 30% of each job total. Helper: 25% of each job total. Expected earnings: about $34–$49 per hour on the job (Helper about $34–$41, Lead Tech about $41–$49), based on a typical 2-hour, $275–$325 detail. Actual hourly pay varies with job size, travel and schedule. Example: a lead tech on a $325 detail earns $97.50. You will always earn at least the Virginia minimum wage for every hour worked, and overtime at 1.5x your regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Full-time and part-time openings.
- Tips: 100% to you, on top of commission.
- Type: W-2 employee. Full-time and part-time openings.
- Paid trial day: every hour paid, never less than Virginia minimum wage.
Schedule and area
We work seven days a week, 7 AM–5 PM, at customers' homes and workplaces across Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks (OBX). We're based in Chesapeake. The weekly schedule is built by Friday.
How hiring works
- Apply by email to shinemyride757@gmail.com, with the form below, or by call or text to (757) 689-9821.
- 10-minute phone screen.
- 30-minute in-person interview, including a walk-through of how you'd handle a job.
- Paid trial day: one or two real jobs alongside our Lead Tech. You're paid for every hour.
- Reference check (job performance and dependability only).
- Written offer.
- Post-offer checks: any background or driving-record check happens only after an offer, with a separate written disclosure and your written permission.
- Paperwork and onboarding: Form W-4, Virginia Form VA-4 and Form I-9, then your first-week training.
What to bring
- Documents for Form I-9 (proof of identity and work authorization), reviewed within 3 business days of starting.
- Your driver's license, for positions that drive the company van.
- A charged phone every shift, for photos, the schedule and checkout.
- Photos of cars you've detailed are welcome but not required.
Apply
Fill out the form below, call or text (757) 689-9821, or email shinemyride757@gmail.com.
FAQ
Do I need detailing experience?
No. Experience is a plus, not required. We train you with written checklists and level sign-offs.
Is this a contractor (1099) job?
No. Technicians are W-2 employees. We withhold taxes and track all your hours.
Is the trial day paid?
Yes. The trial day is real work and every hour is paid, never less than Virginia minimum wage.
Do I keep my tips?
Yes, 100%, paid on top of commission.
When do background or driving checks happen?
Only after a conditional offer, with a separate written disclosure and your written permission.
Can I move up?
Yes. Lead Tech sign-off moves you from 25% to 30% commission on jobs where you lead another tech, and you can earn Ceramic, Marine and Aviation sign-offs.
Ready to apply?
Or email shinemyride757@gmail.com.
Shine My Ride 757, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We make hiring decisions based on the work and do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, call or text (757) 689-9821.