Detail Technician (Piece) - (Manheim)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. is seeking detail technicians to clean, buff, and prepare vehicles for sale using high-pressure washers and manual tools. This role involves interior and exterior detailing, safety-focused tasks, and occasional driving on sale days.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and be capable of lifting up to 30 pounds. A valid driver's license and ability to operate both manual and automatic transmissions are required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Clean out and de-trash interior of vehicles by removing debris and trash from ashtrays, console, dashboard, door panels, seats, etc., as well as trunk and engine compartment.
• Remove license plates and stickers, and any writing from windows, except pertinent to Auction business. Disassemble spare tires in trunk.
• Wash vehicles using high-pressure washer or automatic car wash; apply chemicals, power-wash engine compartment and clean battery terminals.
• Clean doorjambs, sills, interior panels, wheels, tires, and exterior surfaces; detail vehicles.
• Buff vehicles and apply dressing to engine compartment, wheels, tires, and exterior surfaces; use buffers as needed.
• Vacuum interior, shampoo and spot clean carpet and upholstery; straighten seatbelts.
• Clean glove box and ensure warranty booklet and manual are returned.
• Demonstrate safety and participate in Safety Excellence initiatives.
• Drive vehicle into building and to proper staging area; assist with sale-day driving as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Valid driver’s license

Stamina & mobility

Attention to detail

Reading/writing ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• 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