Premium Auto Detail Technician

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Manheim, PA is seeking a diligent Vehicle Detailer to thoroughly clean and prep cars for sale, interior and exterior, including engines and trim. You'll operate high-pressure washers, buffing tools and adherence to safety practices while working outdoors in varying weather.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, steady lifting and standing, and the ability to follow instructions and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Generally, less than 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• 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.

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.
• S traighten 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.

Skills

Safe driving

Physical stamina

Attention to safety

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Cox Automotive in Manheim, PA is seeking a diligent Vehicle Detailer to thoroughly clean and prep cars for sale, interior and exterior, including engines and trim. You'll operate high-pressure washers, buffing tools and adherence to safety practices while working outdoors in varying weather.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, steady lifting and standing, and the ability to follow instructions and safety protocols.