Auto Detail Technician I (Manheim)

Cox Communications•Bridgeton, MO

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Detail Technician I transforms vehicles from arrival to auction-ready condition. The role cleans, details, and restores vehicle interiors and exteriors using professional tools, equipment, and cleaning products. It includes deep-cleaning vehicles and preparing them for sale through removal of non-essential items, organization of materials, and final quality inspections. The technician follows safety procedures, keeps the work area clean, and assists with moving and staging vehicles, including driving within the auction area as needed. The position is located at a specified Cox location and has no remote-work option. It is a day-shift role. A valid driver’s license is required, and employment is contingent on clearing a pre-employment drug test. Cox does not currently administer a pre-employment marijuana test for this position, but prohibits drug use or possession during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles when illegal under federal or state law. Hourly base pay is $13.70–$20.53. The rate may vary based on location and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position may also be eligible for commission and/or an incentive program. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license is required.
High school diploma/GED preferred, or less than two years of related work experience.
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.
Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; visa sponsorship, OPT, CPT, and STEM/OPT are not available.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in an automotive, auction, or related operational setting.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Clean, detail, and restore vehicle interiors and exteriors using professional tools, equipment, and cleaning products.
Deep-clean vehicles by washing, vacuuming, shampooing, polishing, and detailing 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 vehicle quality inspections.
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 16 hours of paid time off per month.
Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
Bereavement leave.
Time off to vote.
Jury duty leave.
Volunteer time off.
Military leave.
Parental leave.
Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Potential 401(k) retirement planning.
Potential paid sick leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.