Part-Time Detail Technician I (Manheim)

Cox; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (401(k))

Paid time off

Job summary

Cox is seeking a detail shop worker to ensure vehicles are cleaned and detailed to sale condition according to customer specifications and Auction standards. You will inspect vehicles and work areas after reconditioning and prepare cars for showing or resale.

The role involves interior cleaning, exterior washing, engine bay care, buffing, and safety practices; requires limited prior experience and a valid driver's license. On-site position with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic knowledge of auto detailing preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean out and de-trash interior of vehicles by removing debris from ashtrays, console, dashboard, seats, and trunk.
• Wash vehicles using a high-pressure washer or car wash equipment; clean engine compartment and terminals.
• Clean doorjambs, panels, wheels, tires, and exterior surfaces; detail interiors with brushes.
• Buff vehicles, apply dressing, wax and buff painted surfaces; use buffers by hand or rotary.
• Vacuum, shampoo, and spot-clean carpet and upholstery; straighten seatbelts.

Skills

Safe driving

Valid driver's license

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Description

This position ensures that vehicles sent to the Detail Shop are cleaned and detailed to sale condition according to customer specifications and Auction standards by inspecting vehicles and work areas upon completion of reconditioning work.

• 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).

USD 13.70 - 20.53 per hour

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $13.70 - $20.53/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

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets