Auto Detail Technician I (Manheim)
About The Position
The Auto Detail Technician I transforms vehicles from arrival to auction-ready condition. The role cleans, details, and restores vehicle interiors and exteriors with professional tools, equipment, and cleaning products. Work includes deep cleaning, washing, vacuuming, shampooing, polishing, and detailing interiors, exteriors, engines, wheels, and trim. The technician prepares vehicles for sale by removing non-essential items, organizing materials such as owner’s manuals, and completing final quality inspections. The role also requires following safety procedures, maintaining a clean work area, and assisting with moving and staging vehicles, including driving within the auction area as needed. Employment requires passing a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment marijuana drug test for this position. The workplace is drug-free; possessing, using, or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles is prohibited. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. The hourly base pay range is $13.70–$20.53. The rate may vary based on factors such as position location and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position may be eligible for additional compensation, including commission and/or an incentive program.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred, or less than 2 years of related work experience.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
- Ability to lift and hold at least 30 pounds at waist level for an extended period.
- Ability to stand, walk, talk, and hear in a variety of environments.
- Ability to crouch, bend, and kneel to inspect the side or underside of vehicles.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in an automotive, auction, or related operational setting.
Responsibilities
- Clean, detail, and restore vehicle interiors and exteriors using professional tools, equipment, and cleaning products.
- Perform deep-cleaning tasks, including washing, vacuuming, shampooing, polishing, and detailing vehicle interiors, exteriors, engines, wheels, and trim.
- Prepare vehicles for sale by removing non-essential items and organizing materials such as owner’s manuals.
- Complete final quality inspections of vehicles.
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
- Assist with moving and staging vehicles, including driving vehicles within the auction area as needed.
Benefits
- At least sixteen hours of paid time off per month.
- Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- Additional paid time off, including bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
- Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Potential 401(k) retirement planning benefits.
- Potential paid days off, including sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
