Part-Time Detail Technician I (Manheim)

Cox Communications • El Paso, TX

5d • 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 interiors, removing external markings, washing vehicles, applying chemicals, cleaning various parts of the vehicle (engine, doorjambs, wheels, etc.), detailing interior components, buffing vehicles, applying compound and wax, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, straightening seatbelts, and cleaning the glove box. The position also requires a visible commitment to safety by following all safety and health procedures and participating in safety activities. Additional duties may include driving vehicles to and from the clean car staging area and occasional sale day driving.

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 (marijuana testing may not be administered)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and work areas upon completion of reconditioning work to ensure they meet sale condition standards.
• Clean out and de-trash vehicle interiors, including ashtrays, console, dashboard, door panels, seats, trunk, and engine compartment.
• Remove license plates, stickers, and window markings not pertinent to Auction business.
• Disassemble spare tires in the trunk.
• Wash vehicles using a high-pressure washer 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, 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.
• Demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling related behaviors.
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, including driving vehicles and 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