Detail Technician (Piece) (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Jury duty leave

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Matteson, IL is seeking an automotive detailing technician to thoroughly clean interiors and exteriors, remove debris, wash and buff surfaces, and prepare vehicles for auctions. You may drive between staging areas and assist on sale days.

The role requires physical stamina, safe driving, and attention to detail. Basic detailing knowledge is helpful; training is provided. Benefits include paid time off and holidays, with additional leave options.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, squat and lean for extended periods.
• Interest in auto detailing and vehicle maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior of vehicles and remove trash from ashtrays and surfaces.
• Remove license plates and stickers; prep for Auction and staging.
• Wash and detail vehicles; clean engine compartment and battery terminals.
• Detail and buff exteriors and interiors with appropriate products.
• Ensure safety and follow Health & Safety procedures; support safety initiatives.
• Assist with driving to staging areas or sale days as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Manual transmission driving

Safe driving

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Auto detailing basics

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

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