Detail Technician (Piece) (Manheim)

Cox Automotive Inc.; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. is seeking an automotive detailing associate to thoroughly clean and prep vehicles for auction. The role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and willingness to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

You will remove debris, wash and buff surfaces, and ensure the interior and exterior are showroom-ready. This entry-level position offers hands-on training and daily involvement in vehicle staging and quality control.

Qualifications

• Less than 2 years of related field experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Able to stoop, bend, kneel, squat and lean for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior and remove debris from ashtrays, consoles, dashboards, seats, doors and trunk area.
• Remove license plates and window markings not related to the auction business; disassemble spare tires in the trunk.
• Wash vehicles with high-pressure washer or car wash; clean engine compartment and battery terminals.
• Detail vehicles by cleaning and dressing trim, molding and interior/exterior surfaces.
• Buff and polish exterior surfaces and wheels using appropriate equipment.
• Vacuum interior and shampoo carpets; straighten seatbelts.
• Ensure glove box contents and warranty materials are intact after cleaning.
• Demonstrate safety commitment and participate in safety activities as directed.
• Drive vehicles to staging areas and assist with sale day driving when required.

Skills

Safe driving

Driver's license

Vehicle operation (manual/automatic)

Physical stamina

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.

• 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).

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather/moving mechanical parts.

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