Detail Technician I — Auto Detailing & Safety Focus

Cox Automotive; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Vote time off

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a vehicle detailer to clean and buff cars, both inside and out. You will remove debris, wash engines, detail trim, and ensure vehicles are showroom-ready for auctions and sales events.

The role requires basic high school education, valid driver's license, and ability to lift light loads. On-site work with a focus on safety and quality is essential, with benefits and steady hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Generally, less than 2 years' experience in a related field
• Previous experience in detail shop or buffing experience helpful.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Medium strength: ability to lift 1-30 pounds (light hand tools, etc.).
• Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior and trunk of vehicles by removing debris and trash.
• Remove license plates and non-Auction window markings.
• Wash vehicles and clean engine compartment and battery terminals.
• Detail interiors and exteriors, including trim and upholstery with brushes.
• Buff exteriors and dress wheels, wax painted surfaces as needed.
• Vacuum and spot-clean carpets and straighten seatbelts.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in Safety Excellence activities.
• Assist with moving vehicles to staging areas and on sale days.

Skills

Safe driving

Valid driver's license

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Manual transmission capability

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Job description

Cox Automotive in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a vehicle detailer to clean and buff cars, both inside and out. You will remove debris, wash engines, detail trim, and ensure vehicles are showroom-ready for auctions and sales events.

The role requires basic high school education, valid driver's license, and ability to lift light loads. On-site work with a focus on safety and quality is essential, with benefits and steady hours.