Detail Technician (Piece) (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; North Dighton (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive seeks a detail associate to clean and buff vehicles, both interior and exterior, on-site. Pay is task-based, with potential for additional compensation such as commissions or incentives based on location.

The role requires a safe driving record, ability to lift light loads, and comfort working in a shop environment. Prior detailing or buffing experience is a plus, with opportunities for holidays and time-off benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred or less than 2 years related work experience.
• Previous detail shop or buffing experience helpful.
• Safe drivers preferred; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Stand, walk, stoop, bend and lift up to 30 pounds; good vision required.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior by removing debris from ashtrays, consoles, seats and trunk areas.
• Remove license plates and writing from windows; disassemble spare tires.
• Wash vehicles with high-pressure washer or car wash; clean engine and battery terminals.
• Detail vehicles, apply dressing, and buff exterior surfaces as needed.
• Vacuum, shampoo and spot-clean carpets and upholstery; adjust seat belts.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and support safety programs.
• Assist with duties including driving vehicles to staging areas on days of sale.

Skills

Detailing

Buffing

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Driving license

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

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.

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, OR less than 2 years of related work experience.
• 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. 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