Detail Technician I (Manheim)

Cox Automotive • Hatfield, PA

120d • $14 - $22

About The Position

The Detail Technician I position at Cox Automotive involves cleaning and detailing vehicles to ensure they meet the company's high standards. The role requires a commitment to safety and adherence to health procedures while performing various tasks related to vehicle cleanliness and maintenance. The position is full-time, with a work schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Clean out and de-trash interior of vehicles by removing debris and trash from various areas.
• Remove license plates, stickers, and any writing from windows, except pertinent to Auction business.
• Disassemble spare tires in the trunk.
• Wash vehicles using high-pressure washers or automatic car wash equipment.
• Apply chemicals and 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, and instrument panels.
• Buff vehicles by applying dressing to various components and using a rotary buffer or by hand.
• 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 and clean glove boxes, ensuring all manufacturer-issued information is returned.
• Demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures.
• Participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, including driving vehicles.

Benefits

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: High school or GED