Vehicle Detail Technician (Piece)

Cox Automotive; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16h/mo

Holidays 7

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a vehicle detail specialist to clean and buff interiors and exteriors, drive vehicles to staging areas, and ensure all safety practices are followed. You'll remove debris, wash engines, and buff surfaces, delivering polished, showroom-ready vehicles.

The role requires physical stamina, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift light loads. Work hours are daytime, Monday through Friday, with potential incentive pay based on tasks completed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Generally less than 2 years in a related field.
• Previous detail shop or buffing experience helpful.
• Safe drivers with valid license required.
• Ability to operate vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions.
• Must be able to stand/walk/talk/hear for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 1–30 pounds and handle manual dexterity tasks.
• Vision includes close, distance, color, depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Clean interiors and trunks, removing debris and trash.
• Remove plates, stickers, and writing from windows as allowed.
• Wash vehicles with high-pressure washer; clean engine area and battery posts.
• Detail interiors and exteriors with brushes and dressings.
• Buff and wax exterior surfaces; polish painted areas as needed.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets; tidy seat belts.
• Ensure glove box contents are secured and warranty literature is kept.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in safety activities.
• Assist with moving vehicles to staging areas; drive on sale days as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Driver's license

Lift 1-30 lbs

Manual dexterity

Stand/walk

Vision: color/depth

Vehicle detailing safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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:

• 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.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 6:30am - 3:00pm

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather/moving mechanical parts.

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.

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