Detail Technician (Piece) (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises is seeking an Automotive Detailer to thoroughly clean and prep vehicles for sale and delivery. You will remove debris, wash engines, and polish exteriors, while ensuring interior and exterior detailing meets quality standards.

Strong attention to detail and physical stamina are essential for daily duties. Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, removing license plates and unwanted markings, and assisting with vehicle movement during sale events.

Qualifications

• Generally, less than 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Safe drivers required; valid driver’s license.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, squat, and lean for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Clean out and de-trash interior of vehicles and trunk areas.
• Remove license plates, stickers and extraneous writing from windows.
• Wash vehicles with high-pressure washer or car wash equipment; clean engine compartment.
• Detail vehicles including interior/exterior panels and trim.
• Buff and wax exterior surfaces; dress engine components and wheels.
• Vacuum, shampoo, and spot-clean carpets and upholstery.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and participate in safety activities.
• Assist with moving vehicles and related tasks as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Physical stamina

Auto detailing basics

Attention to detail

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.