Overview
Experienced Mobile Car Detailer — 1099 Independent Contractor Jobs in Santa Clara County, CA at Detail Me Please
Detail Me Please is hiring experienced mobile car detailers as 1099 independent contractors in the Santa Clara County and surrounding area. This is NOT an hourly employee position. You bring your own equipment, drive your own vehicle to client locations, pick the jobs that fit your schedule, and get paid per job. If you’re looking for a fixed hourly wage with company-provided equipment, this isn’t the right fit, and that’s okay.
We’re the highest-rated mobile detailing team in the area, and our clients expect top-tier work. We handle all the booking, payment, and customer communication — you focus on the detail.
You must have all of these — no exceptions:
- 2+ years of professional mobile detailing experience
- 2+ years of paint correction / car polishing experience
- 2+ years of ceramic coating experience
- Your own full detailing equipment (pressure washer, vacuum, steamer, hot water extractor, chemicals)
- Your own reliable vehicle (car, van, or truck), valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
- Willing to drive up to 35 miles one way per job across the Santa Clara County and surrounding area
- A smartphone (iPhone or Android) to manage jobs in our app
- Authorization to work in the U.S. as a 1099 independent contractor
The work:
- Deliver high-quality, professional details based on the package and add-ons each customer purchased
- Arrive on time at the client’s location
- Communicate with the customer before and after each job to confirm they’re satisfied
- Take pride in your work — you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty and you love making customers happy
How you get paid:
- Commission per completed job — 35–40% of the job total, paid weekly
- Realistic weekly earnings of $700–$1,500 depending on your schedule and availability
- You keep 100% of your tips
- Paid weekly
- Detailers average 15–50 jobs per month depending on availability
- As an independent contractor, you set your own availability each week and update it anytime
Why detailers choose Detail Me Please:
- Steady, consistent work — we keep your schedule full
- You keep every dollar of your tips
- Real flexibility — you choose the jobs and hours that work for you
- Fast, reliable weekly pay
To apply:
Upload your resume — applications without one won’t be reviewed. In your application, briefly tell us how many years you’ve detailed professionally and what equipment you currently own. Serious, experienced detailers only.
Pay: $700.00 – $1,500.00 per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your own detailing equipment especially hot water extractor, water tank, polisher
Experience:
- Mobile Car Detailing: 2 years (Required)
- Paint Correction: 2 years (Required)
- Ceramic Coating: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Clara County, CA (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Title: Experienced Mobile Car Detailer — 1099 Independent Contractor
Company: Detail Me Please
Location: Santa Clara County, CA
