Vehicle Detail Technician (Piece)

Cox Automotive Inc.; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 18,873 - 28,282; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Additional compensation including commission

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. in Manheim, Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated individual for vehicle cleaning duties. The role includes washing, buffing, and detailing vehicles to high standards while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and some experience in a related field. This position offers production-based pay ranging from $13.70 to $20.53 based on task performance, with additional compensation potential and generous paid time off benefits.

Qualifications

• Generally less than 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Previous experience in a detail shop or buffing helpful.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision.

Responsibilities

• Clean vehicles' interiors and exteriors thoroughly.
• Wash vehicles using high-pressure washer or automatic equipment.
• Buff and polish vehicles, applying necessary compounds.

Skills

Safe drivers needed

Manual dexterity

Ability to drive standard and automatic vehicles

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Clean out and de‑trash interior of vehicles by removing any debris and trash from ashtrays, console, dashboard, door panels, seats, as well as trunk and engine compartment.
• Remove license plates and stickers, and any writing from windows except those pertinent to the 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 & exterior windows. Detail vehicles by cleaning and dressing trim, molding, weather stripping, instrument panel, steering wheel, dash molding, and other trim 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 the interior and buff with a rotary buffer (or by hand as necessary). Wax and buff exterior and all painted surfaces using a hand‑type buffer.
• Vacuum interior, scrub, shampoo, and spot‑clean carpet and upholstery. Straighten seatbelts.
• Clean glove box ensuring that the warranty booklet, owner’s manual, and other manufacturer‑issued information are returned.
• Demonstrate a safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling related behaviors; actively participate in safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, including driving vehicles into the building, to the clean‑car staging area, and occasionally during sale days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Generally less than 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Previous experience in a detail shop or buffing helpful.
• Safe drivers needed; a 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 and repetitive motion tasks.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 6:30 am – 3:00 pm

Work Environment

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

Compensation

This position offers production‑based pay, determined by the tasks performed. Pay ranges from $13.70 to $20.53 per task based on location. The position may be eligible for additional compensation, including 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. Additional paid time off is available for bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

EEO & Work Authorization

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. EOE, including disability/vets.