Detail Technician I (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Sapulpa, OK

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, the Detail Technician I prepares vehicles for sale by cleaning, detailing, and inspecting them to meet auction-ready standards. The role involves hands-on vehicle interior and exterior cleaning and restoration, preparing vehicles for sale, following safety procedures, maintaining a clean work area, and assisting with vehicle movement and staging within the auction area. The position is onsite at a specified Cox location, with no remote option, and is a day-shift role. The hourly base pay range is $13.70–$20.53, with potential additional compensation through commission and/or an incentive program. Employment requires clearing a pre-employment drug test. Cox does not currently test for marijuana pre-employment for this position; workplace rules prohibit possession, use, or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• 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 currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteer time, military leave, and parental leave.
• Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Potential 401(k) retirement planning benefits.
• Potential paid sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed