Auto Body Shop Prepper $1500 New Hire Tools Bonus (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises•Dallas, TX

47d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

As a Body Shop Prepper II for Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), you’ll work on all sorts of vehicles, preparing all the repaired and primed panels for a new paint job. If you love cars and find great satisfaction in removing imperfections from them, this is the place for you. Read on! You might be asking “what’s in it for me?” Great question. Here’s a taste of the benefits we offer: Once you’re on board, earn referral bonuses. Amount varies based on job type. You’ll earn at least $1K for each new eligible technician referral you provide. Competitive pay. 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays per year (from day 1) for full-time employees because we know you need time to recharge. Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job. Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee only plan could be FREE, if you participate in our health screening program. At Cox, we believe in being transparent – please click on this link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more about our awesome healthcare benefits. 10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership. Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match. Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more! Great coworkers who love being part of a team. Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education. Just picture that restored ride gleaming like new. Apply today and feel the satisfaction of knowing you helped get it there! Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

Requirements

Minimum: 3+ years of relevant experience (body shop and/or prepping experience; collision and/or mechanical estimating experience).
The ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
MSCOX 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
Valid Annual Respirator Fit Test documentation.
Valid HAPS Paint Training Certification.
1+ years of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect repaired and primed auto panels for proper body repairs and primer application.
Replacing or restoring defective panels and other car components.
Reviewing repair orders or tracking labels.
Mask and protect any adjacent panels from scratches or damage before final sanding.
Prepare properly repaired and primed panels using abrasives, power tools and hand tools.
Avoid over-sanding or under-sanding refinish panels.
Approve the preparation of repaired and primed panels for final finish application.
Finishing all repairs in accordance with repair order.
Completing and submitting the completed repair documentation.
Clean and remove all dust and other particles from the repair/refinish panels.
Perform other duties as assigned by your manager or supervisor.

Benefits

Once you’re on board, earn referral bonuses. Amount varies based on job type. You’ll earn at least $1K for each new eligible technician referral you provide.
Competitive pay.
30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays per year (from day 1) for full-time employees because we know you need time to recharge.
Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job.
Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee only plan could be FREE, if you participate in our health screening program. At Cox, we believe in being transparent – please click on this link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more about our awesome healthcare benefits.
10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership.
Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.
Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more!
Great coworkers who love being part of a team.
Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.
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 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).