Detail Technician I (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Tucson, AZ seeks a Detail Technician I to ensure vehicles are cleaned and detailed to sale condition per customer specs and Auction standards. Responsible for inspecting vehicles and work areas at completion of reconditioning work, with emphasis on quality control.

Responsibilities include inspecting wash bays, interiors, buffing, final touch-ups, and reporting issues. Requires HS diploma, valid license, and the ability to lift 20 lbs. Day shift; overtime possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Background and drug test clearance required.
• 2–4 years of detailing/reconditioning or quality control experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License with safe driving record.
• Ability to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify detail/restoration quality meets customer specs and auction standards.
• Track vehicles entering/exiting lanes using detail sheets.
• Inspect wash bay steps, trunk jambs, hinges, and wheels for cleanliness and condition.
• Review interior cleaning such as dashboards, upholstery, windows and debris removal.
• Ensure proper buffing, waxing, and polishing to meet standards.
• Reject non-conforming vehicles and arrange rework; generate reports and re-inspect.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail-oriented

Lift up to 20 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Detail Technician I

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $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.

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Inspect and verify that quality of detail/reconditioning work performed is in accordance to customer specifications and contract standards.Examine visually and by touch if necessary.Track all vehicles entering and exiting the lanes using a detail sheets.
• Check wash bay steps by inspecting trunk jambs, looking for grease on hinges, bugs, fender wells and lower splash shields, etc.
• Check interior cleaning steps by inspecting ashtrays, dashboards, panels, vinyl, windows, carpets and upholstery, and making sure debris is removed, etc.
• Check buffing steps by verifying that dressing was properly applied to the engine and tires and that the vehicle was waxed, buffed and polished to appropriate standards.
• Check final touch-up by inspecting windows, bumpers, moldings, wax, etc.
• Reject vehicles not meeting standards and return to detail shop for redo. Generate appropriate reports and re-inspect problem vehicles to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ensure employees have proper equipment and are properly trained in its use.
• Ensure wash bays and other work areas are cleaned at the end of the workday and/or throughout if necessary.
• 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.
• May be required to work overtime (more than 40 hours per week) as business needs dictate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Need to be able to pass a background and prison background check and drug test
• 2 – 4 years of experience in a detail shop, re-conditioning work, or as a quality controller inspector highly preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.
• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Vision abilities required to include close, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock hazard, fumes, dust and odors. Moderate noise level.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

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.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include 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). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or 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 when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.