Detail Technician I (Manheim)

Cox Automotive Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. is seeking a Detail Shop Associate to ensure vehicles sent for reconditioning are cleaned to sale condition per customer specs and Auction standards.

You will inspect vehicles and work areas after reconditioning. Responsibilities include interior cleaning, debris removal, washing and buffing, detailing trim and surfaces, tire and engine cleaning, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Less than 2 years' experience in automotive detailing or related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Able to stoop, bend, kneel, squat and lean for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Clean out and de-trash interiors, including ashtrays, consoles, and trunks.
• Remove license plates and window writing; disassemble spare tires in trunk.
• Wash vehicles with a high-pressure washer or car wash; clean engine and battery terminals.
• Detail and dress interior trim, panels, wheels, and exterior surfaces; clean glass.
• Buff and wax exteriors; apply cleaners and polish; use buffers as needed.
• Vacuum, shampoo seats, and ensure seatbelts are straight.
• Return warranty booklets and manuals in the glove box.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in Safety Excellence.
• Drive vehicles to the clean car staging area and assist on sale days.

Skills

Safe driving

Valid driver's license

Manual & automatic

Physical stamina

Job description

This position ensures that vehicles sent to the Detail Shop are cleaned and detailed to sale condition according to customer specifications and Auction standards by inspecting vehicles and work areas upon completion of reconditioning work.

• Clean out and de-trash interior of vehicles by removing any debris and trash from ashtrays, console, dashboard, door panels, seats, etc., as well as trunk and engine compartment.
• Remove license plates and stickers, as well as any writing from windows, except pertinent to Auction business. Disassemble spare tires in trunk.
• Wash vehicles using a high-pressure washer or automatic car wash equipment. Apply chemicals, power-wash the engine compartment and clean battery terminals.
• Clean doorjambs, sills, interior panels, wheels, tires, hub caps/wheel covers, wheel wells, moldings, bumpers, head- and taillights, spare tire , exterior panels, trunk, hood, and interior and exterior windows. Detail vehicles by cleaning and dressing trim, molding, weather stripping, instrument panel, steering wheel, dash molding, etc. with detail brushes.
• Buff vehicles by applying dressing to engine compartment, wheels, wheel wells and tires, vinyl tops, etc. Apply compound, cleaner and/or polish to vehicles interior, and buff out using a rotary buffer (or by hand as necessary). Wax and buff exterior and all painted surfaces of vehicles using a hand-type buffer.
• Vacuum interior, scrub, shampoo and spot clean carpet and upholstery. Straighten seatbelts.
• Clean glove box making sure that warranty booklet, owner's manual and other manufacturer issued information is returned.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, including driving vehicle into building and to proper clean car staging area, occasional sale day driving.

Qualifications

Minimum-

• Generally, less than 2 years' experience in a related field
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required
• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles.
• You must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, squat, and lean for extended periods.

Preferred-

• Basic knowledge of auto detailing, paint application processes, and associated repair procedures (preferred but not required).

USD 13.70 - 20.53 per hour

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $13.70 - $20.53/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets