Part-Time Detail Technician I (Manheim)

Cox Communications • El Paso, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This position ensures that vehicles sent to the Detail Shop are cleaned and detailed to sale condition according to customer specifications and Auction standards by inspecting vehicles and work areas upon completion of reconditioning work. The role involves cleaning out and de-trashing vehicle interiors, removing extraneous items from windows, disassembling spare tires, washing vehicles, applying chemicals, power-washing engine compartments, cleaning battery terminals, and detailing various interior and exterior parts of the vehicle. The technician will also buff vehicles, apply compound/cleaner/polish to interiors, wax and buff exterior painted surfaces, vacuum and shampoo carpets, straighten seatbelts, and clean the glove box ensuring all manufacturer-issued information is returned. A strong commitment to safety procedures and behaviors is expected, along with performing other duties as assigned by management, which may include driving vehicles.

Requirements

• Generally, less than 2 years’ experience in a related field
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required
• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, squat, and lean for extended periods.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of auto detailing, paint application processes, and associated repair procedures (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and work areas upon completion of reconditioning work to ensure they meet sale condition standards.
• Clean out and de-trash interior of vehicles, including ashtrays, console, dashboard, door panels, seats, trunk, and engine compartment.
• Remove license plates, stickers, and writing from windows (except for Auction business).
• Disassemble spare tires in the 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 and exterior windows.
• Detail vehicles by cleaning and dressing trim, molding, weather stripping, instrument panel, steering wheel, dash molding, etc. with detail brushes.
• Buff vehicles by applying dressing to engine compartment, wheels, wheel wells, tires, vinyl tops, etc.
• Apply compound, cleaner and/or polish to vehicles interior, and buff out 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.
• Clean glove box, ensuring warranty booklet, owner's manual, and other manufacturer-issued information is returned.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, including driving vehicle into building and to proper clean car staging area, occasional sale day driving.

Benefits

• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed