Cox
Detail Technician I (Manheim)
Clifton Park NY
Get past the screening software and onto a recruiter's desk
hirly rewrites your resume for this job — matching the keywords and skills in the posting, moving your most relevant experience to the top, and writing a cover letter to fit. About 30 seconds.
- Keywords matched to this posting
- Fit score before you apply
- Cover letter included
Matched against 2.3M live jobs from 200,000+ employers in 200+ countries.
Tailor my resume for this job →hirly's read of this role
- Seniority
- Mid level
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
- First seen by hirly
- 30 Sept 2026
Derived automatically from the posting. Upload your resume above to see how the role scores against it.
the posting
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 $15.10 - $22.60/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
At Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, every car passes through expert hands before it reaches its next owner. As a Detail Technician I , you’ll help prepare vehicles for sale by cleaning, detailing and inspecting them to meet auction-ready standards. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in attention to detail and like seeing the results of your efforts at the end of each day, this is the automotive career for you.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll transform vehicles from arrival to auction ready. You will:
- Clean, detail and restore vehicle interiors and exteriors using professional tools, equipment and cleaning products.
- Perform deep-cleaning tasks, including washing, vacuuming, shampooing, polishing and detailing all vehicle interiors, exteriors, engines, wheels and trim.
- Prepare vehicles for sale by removing non-essential items, organizing materials (such as owner’s manuals) and completing final quality inspections.
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
- Assist with moving and staging vehicles, including driving vehicles within the auction area as needed.
Who You Are
You’re a dependable team player who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in a job well done and is ready to learn. You also have the following:
Minimum Requirements
A valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior work experience in an automotive, auction or related operational setting
- High school diploma/GED
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and hold at least 30 pounds at the waist level for an extended period of time
- Ability to stand, walk, talk and hear in a variety of environments
- Ability to crouch, bend and kneel to inspect side or underside of vehicles
Drive your career forward with Manheim and Cox Automotive. Apply today.
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.
Similar jobs
- Detail TechnicianSwickard Auto Group · Anchorage, AKFirst seen today
- Detail Technician - Subaru of Olathe - Full-time & Part-timeBaxter Auto Group · Olathe, KSFirst seen today
- Detail TechnicianCampingworld · Alvarado, TXFirst seen today
- Detail TechnicianHendrick · Terry Labonte ChevroletFirst seen 4d ago
- Detail TechnicianHendrick · Terry Labonte ChevroletFirst seen 4d ago
Want this one?
Upload your resume and hirly rewrites it for this job and writes the cover letter — in about thirty seconds, before you sign up.
Tailor my resume for this job