Auto Detail Technician I (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises • Bridgeton, MO

1d • $14 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Detail Technician I transforms vehicles from arrival to auction-ready condition. The role involves cleaning, detailing, and restoring vehicle interiors and exteriors with professional tools, equipment, and cleaning products; performing deep-cleaning tasks; preparing vehicles for sale; following safety procedures; maintaining a clean work area; and helping move and stage vehicles within the auction area as needed. This is an individual-contributor role at a specified Cox location, with no remote option and no travel.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred, or less than two years of related work experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• 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 sides or underside of vehicles.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test. The company does not currently administer a pre-employment marijuana drug test for this position; prohibited drug use or possession during work hours or on company property or in company vehicles is not allowed.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Clean, detail, and restore vehicle interiors and exteriors using professional tools, equipment, and cleaning products.
• Wash, vacuum, shampoo, polish, and detail 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 each month.
• Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military leave, and parental leave.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement planning; and paid time off, including 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: High school or GED