Detail Technician (Piece) - (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sign on bonus

Job summary

Cox Automotive is hiring detail specialists in Dallas to deep-clean vehicles for auctions. The role includes interior detailing, exterior washing and buffing, engine cleaning, and ensuring cleanliness from bumper to bumper.

A sign-on bonus is offered, with pay per task and opportunities for commissions or incentives. Applicants should have high school diploma or GED, basic driving privileges, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Typically <2 years' related experience.
• Previous detailing/buffing experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Clean interiors and remove debris from vehicles, including ashtrays and upholstery.
• Wash and buff exteriors, engines, wheels, and trim using appropriate tools.
• Operate high-pressure washers and car wash equipment as needed.
• Move vehicles to staging areas and assist on sale days when required.

Skills

Safe driving

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays

Sep 14, 2026

*1,000 Sign on bonus*

($500 paid out after 90 days of employment, $500 paid out after 180 days of employment)

Job Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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.

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.

Occasional exposure to outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock hazard and toxic or caustic chemicals. (100% outdoors)

Compensation:

This position offers production-based pay, meaning compensation is determined by the tasks performed. Pay ranges from $13.70 to $20.53 per task based on location. 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