Lead Lot Operations Specialist (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a detailer in Atlanta to thoroughly clean and prepare vehicles for auctions and customers. You will handle interior and exterior detailing, assist with engine bay cleaning, and ensure all areas meet safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining facilities, following safety procedures, and helping on sale days. The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license; equipment handling and physical stamina are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years' experience.
• Or 5 years' experience with an advanced degree/certification.
• Or 9 years' experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Clean out and de-trash interior of vehicles and areas such as ashtrays, consoles, seats, and trunk.
• Wash vehicles with high-pressure washer or auto wash, clean engine compartment and battery terminals.
• Detail vehicles by cleaning and dressing trim, windows, wheels, and interior surfaces.
• Maintain buildings, property and grounds, including safety procedures and equipment upkeep.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, including transporting supplies and assisting on sale days.

Skills

Safe driving

Detail oriented

Team player

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain all buildings, property, equipment, and landscaping for the site.
• Maintain exterior of facility and outside grounds by performing various clean-up duties as needed, such as picking up trash, operating sweeper, shoveling snow (depending on location), etc.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition and comply with applicable safety rules.
• Follow safe operating and use procedures when utilizing cleaning solutions, machinery, etc.
• 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, i.e., driving vehicle into building and to proper clean car staging area, occasional sale day driving, keep up with supply needs, deliver supplies, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years' experience.
• The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years' experience;
• or 9 years' experience in a related field
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.

Preferred

• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic knowledge of auto detailing, paint application processes, and associated repair procedures (preferred but not required).
• Basic mechanical knowledge (i.e., changing flat tires, checking fluids, jump starting vehicles.)
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

USD 22.02 - 33.08 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

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