Cox Automotive
AutoDetailTechnician
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“Auto Detail Technician at Cox Automotive. Skills: Vehicle cleaning, Vehicle detailing, Vehicle buffing. Clean out and de-trash vehicle interiors. Remove debris and trash from vehicle compartments”
Industry & Context.
Work at a specified Cox location, Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, Occasional exposure to outdoor weather, Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, Occasional exposure to electrical shock hazard, Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, Moderate noise level, No remote, No travel, No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship, No future sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Valid driver's license, Safe driving record, 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, Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, Pre-employment drug test
Nice to Have
High School Diploma or equivalent, Previous experience in detail shop, Buffing experience helpful
What You'll Do.
Clean out and de-trash vehicle interiors
Remove debris and trash from vehicle compartments
Remove license plates and stickers
Remove company decals from vehicles
Apply chemicals to engine compartment
Power-wash engine compartment
Clean battery terminals
hub caps/wheel covers
Clean head- and taillights
Clean exterior panels
Clean interior and exterior windows
Detail vehicles by cleaning and dressing trim
Detail steering wheel
Buff vehicles by applying dressing
Apply dressing to engine compartment
Apply dressing to vinyl tops
cleaner and/or polish to interior
Buff interior using rotary buffer
Buff interior by hand
Wax and buff exterior painted surfaces
Scrub carpet and upholstery
Shampoo carpet and upholstery
Spot clean carpet and upholstery
Return warranty booklet and owner's manual
Demonstrate safety commitment
Follow all safety and health procedures
Participate in safety activities
Work in a team environment
Complete assigned flow of vehicles
Drive vehicle into building
Drive vehicle to clean car staging area
Occasional sale day driving
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in a team environment
Full Job Description
**Company** Cox Automotive - USA **Job Family Group** Vehicle Operations **Job Profile** Detail Technician I **Management Level** Individual Contributor **Flexible Work Option** No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location **Travel %** No **Work Shift** Day **Compensation** Hourly base pay rate is $13.70 - $20.53/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program. **Job Description** ** _Job Responsibilities:_** · Clean out and de-trash the 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. Remove company decals from trucks, vans, cars. etc. Sometimes these can be fully wrapped vehicles. · Wash vehicles using a high-pressure washer or automatic car wash equipment. Apply chemicals, power-wash the engine compartment and clean battery terminals. · Clean door jams, 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 a
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