Detail Technician (Piece) (Manheim)

Responsibilities

• Clean out and de-trash 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
• 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 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 and spot clean carpet and upholstery
• Straighten seatbelts
• Clean glove box making sure that warranty booklet, owner's manual and other manufacturer issued information is returned
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, including driving vehicle into building and to proper clean car staging area, occasional sale day driving

Qualifications

Minimum

• Generally, less than 2 years' experience in a related field
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required
• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles
• Must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, squat, and lean for extended periods

Preferred

• Basic knowledge of auto detailing, paint application processes, and associated repair procedures (preferred but not required)

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather/moving mechanical parts

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• 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