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Cox Enterprises · 2 months ago

Detail Technician I (Manheim)

Hattiesburg MS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$13.37/hr - $20/hr

2+ years exp

Cox Automotive is a leader in transforming the automotive industry through innovative technology and exceptional service. They are seeking a Detail Technician I to perform vehicle cleaning and detailing tasks, ensuring vehicles are in top condition for sale or auction.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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

Qualification

Detailing experienceBuffing experienceDrive vehiclesManual dexterityMedium strengthVision abilities

Required

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

Preferred

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Generally, less than 2 years' experience in a related field

Previous experience in detail shop or buffing experience helpful

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.

Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Retirement planning (401(k))

Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)