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Detail Technician (Piece) - (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises

Dallas, TXFull-time$13.7–20.53/hrPosted 3w agoStill listed 2w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$13.7–20.53/hr
Location
Dallas, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Cox Enterprises is hiring a Detail Technician (Piece) - (Manheim). Cox Automotive is seeking a Detail Technician to clean, wash, and detail vehicles at a Cox location in Dallas, TX. The role involves interior trash removal, exterior washing, buffing, vacuuming, and safety compliance, with a sign‑on bonus and production‑based pay per task. No remote work; shift is day.

Key focus areas include Clean vehicle interiors, removing debris and trash from ashtrays, consoles, dashboards, door panels, seats, trunks, and engine compartments., Remove license plates, stickers, and window writing (excluding auction markings) and disassemble spare tires in the trunk., and Wash vehicles with high‑pressure or automatic equipment, apply chemicals, power‑wash engine compartments, and clean battery terminals..

Important skills include Safe Driving, Standard Transmission Driving, Automatic Transmission Driving, Manual Dexterity, Vision Abilities, and Medium Strength. Preferred (not required): High Pressure Washer, Automatic Car Wash Equipment, Rotary Buffer, and Hand Type Buffer.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

High Pressure WasherAutomatic Car Wash EquipmentRotary BufferHand Type BufferDetail BrushesSafe DrivingStandard Transmission DrivingAutomatic Transmission DrivingManual DexterityVision AbilitiesMedium StrengthPhysical Stamina

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDLess Than 2 Years ExperienceDetail Shop Experience or Buffing ExperienceValid Driver's LicensePre Employment Drug Test ClearanceAuthorized to Work in United States

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Detail Technician (Piece)

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Job Description

1,000 Sign on bonus

($500 paid out after 90 days of employment, $500 paid out after 180 days of employment)

Job Responsibilities:

  • Clean out and de-trash interior of vehicles by removing any debris and trash from ashtrays, console, dashboard, door panels, seats, etc., as well as trunk and engine compartment.

  • Remove license plates and stickers, as well as any writing from windows, except pertinent to Auction business. Disassemble spare tires in 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 and tires, vinyl tops, etc. Apply compound, cleaner and/or polish to vehicles interior, and buff out using a rotary buffer (or by hand as necessary). 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 making sure that 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.

Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma/GED preferred.

  • Generally, less than 2 years’ experience in a related field

  • Previous experience in detail shop or buffing experience helpful.

  • Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.

  • Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.

  • Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.

  • Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.

  • Medium strength: ability to lift 1-30 pounds (light hand tools, etc.).

  • Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.

  • Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

  • Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.

Occasional exposure to outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock hazard and toxic or caustic chemicals. (100% outdoors)

Compensation:

This position offers production-based pay, meaning compensation is determined by the tasks performed. Pay ranges from $13.70 to $20.53 per task based on location. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

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