Part Time Detail Technician ; Manheim

Job Title

Technician I – Management Level Individual Contributor

This is a part‑time vehicle operations Technician role located at a designated Cox Automotive location. The position requires on‑the‑job training and may transition to full‑time. Shift start times are 5:00AM or 6:00AM. No remote work is available.

Hourly base pay: $21.00 per hour. The rate may vary within an anticipated range of $16.44–$24.62 based on location and experience. Additional compensation may include commission or incentive programs.

• Clean out and de‑trash vehicle interiors (ashtrays, consoles, dashboards, door panels, seats, trunk, and engine compartment).
• Remove license plates, stickers, and non‑auction markings from windows.
• Disassemble spare tires in the trunk.
• Wash vehicles with high‑pressure or automatic car wash equipment.
• Apply chemicals and power‑wash the engine compartment; clean battery terminals.
• Clean doorjambs, sills, interior panels, wheels, tires, hub caps/wheel covers, wheel wells, moldings, bumpers, headlights, taillights, exterior panels, trunks, hoods, and all windows.
• Detail vehicles by cleaning and dressing trim, molding, weather stripping, instrument panels, steering wheels, dash molding, and related trim with detail brushes.
• Buff and dress engines, wheels, wheel wells, tires, and vinyl tops; apply compounds, cleaners, or polish and buff with a rotary buffer or by hand.
• Wax and buff painted exterior surfaces using a hand‑type buffer.
• Vacuum interiors; scrub, shampoo, and spot‑clean carpets and upholstery.
• Straighten seatbelts and ensure glove boxes contain warranty booklets, owner’s manuals, and other manufacturer‑issued information.
• Follow all safety and health procedures; model safety excellence behaviors.
• Participate in all safety activities as directed.
• Perform duties assigned by a manager or supervisor, including driving vehicles to staging areas and occasional sale‑day driving.
• Engage actively in all staff activities.

• Less than 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close work, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Basic knowledge of auto detailing, paint application, and related repair procedures (preferred).
• Comfortable working in wet, humid, and outdoor environments with exposure to fumes, dust, and moderate noise.

Applicants must pass a pre‑employment drug test. Marijuana is not tested for this position, but a drug‑free workplace is required; possession or use of illegal drugs during work hours, on company premises, or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Eligible employees may receive health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, and flexible vacation/wellness days.

Cox Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or other protected class characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless it causes undue hardship.

Cox is also a non‑sponsorship employer; no visa sponsorship will be provided.