Detail Technician (Piece) (Manheim)

Cox Communications•Matteson, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Detail Technician cleans and details vehicles at a Cox Automotive/Manheim location. Work includes cleaning vehicle interiors and exteriors, washing and buffing vehicles, applying cleaning products and dressings, and vacuuming or shampooing carpets and upholstery. The role also involves following safety and health procedures and may include driving vehicles into buildings, to clean-car staging areas, and occasionally on sale days. The position has no remote-work option. The work environment includes frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, and occasional exposure to outdoor weather and moving mechanical parts. A pre-employment drug test is required; the posting states that marijuana is not currently included in pre-employment testing for this role. The company prohibits 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. Hourly base pay is listed as $6.00–$64.50, with the rate varying based on factors including location and the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position may also be eligible for commission and/or an incentive program. Employees are eligible for at least 16 hours of paid time off per month and seven paid holidays, as well as certain additional leave. The company may offer health insurance, retirement planning, and paid days off; the specific benefits offered may vary.

Requirements

Generally less than two years of experience in a related field.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles.
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, squat, and lean for extended periods.
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

Basic knowledge of auto detailing, paint application processes, and associated repair procedures.

Responsibilities

Remove debris and trash from vehicle interiors, trunks, and engine compartments.
Remove license plates, stickers, and non-auction-related writing from windows.
Disassemble spare tires in trunks.
Wash vehicles using a high-pressure washer or automatic car-wash equipment.
Apply chemicals, power-wash engine compartments, and clean battery terminals.
Clean vehicle doorjambs, sills, interior panels, wheels, tires, wheel covers, wheel wells, moldings, bumpers, lights, spare tires, exterior panels, trunks, hoods, and windows.
Clean and dress vehicle trim, molding, weather stripping, instrument panels, steering wheels, and dashboard molding using detail brushes.
Apply dressing to engine compartments, wheels, wheel wells, tires, and vinyl tops, and buff those areas.
Apply compound, cleaner, and/or polish to vehicle interiors and buff by rotary buffer or by hand as needed.
Wax and buff vehicle exteriors and painted surfaces using a hand-type buffer.
Vacuum interiors and scrub, shampoo, and spot-clean carpets and upholstery.
Straighten seatbelts.
Clean glove boxes and return warranty booklets, owner’s manuals, and other manufacturer-issued information.
Follow safety and health procedures, model safe behaviors, and participate in safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
Perform other duties assigned by a manager or supervisor, including driving vehicles into buildings and to clean-car staging areas and occasional sale-day driving.

Benefits

At least 16 hours of paid time off per month.
Seven paid holidays throughout the 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.