Detail Technician I (Manheim)

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Detail Technician to prepare, clean, wash, and wax vehicles, remove defects, assist with painting and minor repairs, and document work orders. The role is on-site with no remote option, at Cox locations. The hourly pay range is $13.70–$20.53.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and usually less than 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Generally less than 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, squat, and lean for extended periods.
• Basic knowledge of auto detailing, paint application processes, and associated repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepping, cleaning, washing & waxing cars.
• Removing defects and assisting with painting and minor repairs.
• Keeping tools and equipment in excellent shape.
• Observing safety and health procedures.
• Completing work orders and other vehicle documentation.
• Following regulations on paint and other tools of your trade.

Skills

Driver's license

Safe driving record

Manual transmission possible

Automatic transmission driving

Physical stamina

Auto detailing basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Detail Technician is responsible for preparing, cleaning, washing, and waxing vehicles, removing defects, assisting with painting and minor repairs, maintaining tools and equipment, observing safety procedures, completing work orders, and documenting vehicle work. Position requires working at a specified Cox location; no remote option. Hourly base pay rate is $13.70–$20.53 per hour.

What You’ll Do

• Prepping, cleaning, washing & waxing cars.
• Removing defects and assisting with painting and minor repairs.
• Keeping tools and equipment in excellent shape.
• Observing safety and health procedures.
• Completing work orders and other vehicle documentation.
• Following regulations on paint and other tools of your trade.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Generally less than 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, squat, and lean for extended periods.
• Basic knowledge of auto detailing, paint application processes, and associated repair procedures.

Drug Testing

Successful candidates must clear a pre‑employment drug test. Cox does not administer a drug test for marijuana for this position; however, the workplace is drug‑free and the possession, use, or being under the influence of illegal drugs during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteer time, military leave, and parental leave.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cox Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations upon request of a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless an undue hardship would result. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in the future.