Detail Technician (Piece) (Manheim)

Cox Automotive Inc.; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. is seeking a vehicle detailer to clean and prepare cars for delivery and display. Duties include interior/exterior cleaning, engine bay care, and thorough detailing using brushes, waxing, and buffing tools.

Role requires physical stamina, a valid drivers license, and ability to lift light loads. On-site work with safety procedures, potential for occasional driving on sale days, and standard shop routines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous detail shop or buffing experience helpful.
• Valid drivers license and safe driving record 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 130 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 interiors and trunks, removing debris from surfaces.
• Remove license plates and window markings; disassemble spare tires.
• Wash and detail vehicles inside/out; clean engine and battery terminals.
• Detail exterior and interior with brushes; buff surfaces.
• Apply wax and polish; use buffers.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets; adjust seatbelts.
• Ensure glove box contents are organized.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in Safety Excellence.
• Assist in moving vehicles and occasional sale day driving.

Skills

Valid drivers license

Safe driving record

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in detail shop or buffing experience helpful.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record 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.

Moderate noise level.

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