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Body Shop Prepper, Manheim Hobby $1,500 Bonus

Houston TX

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Sept 2026

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Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Auto Body Repair Technician (Flag)

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Job Description

As a Body Shop Prepper for Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), you’ll work on all sorts of vehicles, preparing all the repaired and primed panels for a new paint job. If you love cars and find great satisfaction in removing imperfections from them, this is the place for you. Read on!

New Hires are Eligible for a $1,500 Bonus!

Great Schedule: Mon-Friday, day shift

What You’ll Do

Inspect repaired and primed auto panels for proper body repairs and primer application.

Replacing or restoring defective panels and other car components.

Reviewing repair orders or tracking labels.

Mask and protect any adjacent panels from scratches or damage before final sanding.

Prepare properly repaired and primed panels using abrasives, power tools and hand tools.

Avoid over-sanding or under-sanding refinish panels.

Finishing all repairs in accordance with repair order.

Completing and submitting the completed repair documentation.

Clean and remove all dust and other particles from the repair/refinish panels.

Perform other duties as assigned by your manager or supervisor.

Who You Are

You’ve got a keen eye for detail, and no imperfection is safe from your watchful eye. Requirements include:

Minimum:

3+ years of relevant experience (body shop and/or prepping experience; collision).

The ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions.

Must have a valid driver's license and meet Cox Automotive Mobility minimum driving qualification standards.

Preferred:

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Valid Annual Respirator Fit Test documentation.

Valid HAPS Paint Training Certification.

1+ years of customer service experience.

Just picture that restored ride gleaming like new. Apply today and feel the satisfaction of knowing you helped get it there!

This position offers production‑based pay, meaning compensation is determined by the tasks performed. Pay ranges from $1.25 - $25.00 per flag hour based on location.

MCCOX

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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