Vehicle Detail Technician (Piece)

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 18,873 - 28,282; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health care benefits

Flexible vacation/wellness days

Job summary

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC is seeking a Vehicle Detailer in Manheim, PA. The job involves cleaning vehicles inside and out, including washing, waxing, and detailing various components. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and preferably less than 2 years of experience in automotive detailing.

The position offers production-based pay ranging from $13.70 to $20.53 based on tasks performed. Employees enjoy paid time off, health care benefits, and a drug-free workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Less than 2 years’ experience in a related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior of vehicles by removing debris and trash.
• Wash vehicles using a high-pressure washer or car wash equipment.
• Buff and wax exterior of vehicles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safe driving skills

Ability to lift 1-30 pounds

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Clean out and de-trash interior of vehicles by removing debris and trash from ashtrays, console, dashboard, door panels, seats, trunk and engine compartment.
• Remove license plates and stickers, and 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, 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 ensuring 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 related behaviors.
• 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.
• 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.

Pay & Compensation

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.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre‑employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre‑employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug‑free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

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.

Benefits 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).

EEO Statement

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. EOE, including disability/vets. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.