Detail Technician I (Manheim)

Cox Automotive Inc.; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 43,268,000 - 64,758,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off + holidays

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Voting time off

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. in Clifton Park, NY seeks a detail shop associate to clean and detail vehicles to sale condition per customer specifications and Auction standards.

Responsibilities include interior/outside cleaning, engine bay care, buffing, and meticulous attention to detail. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive both manual and automatic transmissions. Authorized to work in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Able to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, squat, and lean for extended periods.
• Basic auto detailing knowledge is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean out and de-trash interior of vehicles, including ashtrays, consoles, seats, trunk, and engine compartment.
• Remove license plates and window markings not related to Auction business; disassemble spare tires if needed.
• Wash vehicles with high-pressure washer or auto wash equipment; clean engine bay and battery terminals.
• Detail and wax interior and exterior surfaces; buff wheels and painted surfaces with appropriate tools.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets, straighten seatbelts; ensure cleanliness meets customer and Auction standards.

Skills

Safe driving

License holder

Manual & automatic transmission

Flexibility/bending

Attention to detail

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 15.10 - 22.60 per hour

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $15.10 - $22.60/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