Vehicle Detail Technician; Piece
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Automotive
Automotive Technician, Automotive Mechanic, Auto Body
Location: Manheim
Responsibilities
- Clean out and de‑trash interior of vehicles by removing debris and trash from ashtrays, console, dashboard, door panels, seats, trunk and engine compartment.
- Remove license plates, stickers and any non‑auction related writing from windows. 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 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, tires and vinyl tops. Apply compound, cleaner and/or polish to vehicle interiors and buff out with 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, ensuring that the warranty booklet, owner’s manual and other manufacturer‑issued information are returned.
- Demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling related behaviors, and actively participate in safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor, including driving the vehicle into the building and to the proper clean car staging area and occasional sale‑day driving.
- High School Diploma/GED preferred.
- Generally, less than 2 years of experience in a related field.
- Previous experience in a detail shop or buffing helpful.
- Safe drivers needed; a 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 and repetitive motion tasks.
- Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Monday – Friday
- 6:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
- Occasional exposure to outdoor weather and moving mechanical parts.
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. The position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
BenefitsEmployees 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.
EEO StatementApplicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. EOE, including disability/vets.
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