Auto Body Repair Technician II (Manheim) - $1,500 New Hire Tool Bonus - Cox Enterprises : Job Details

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Auto Body Repair Technician II

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 $19.04 - $28.51/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

Automotive Body Repair Tech II

This position offers a $1,500 New Hire Tool Bonus.

What's In It For You?

* Tool bonuses (available now!).

* Once you're on board, earn referral bonuses (the amount varies based on job type). You'll earn at least $1K for each new eligible technician referral you provide.

* Competitive pay with the opportunity for a sign-on bonus, if eligible.

* 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays (effective year 1) for full-time employees because we know you need time to recharge. Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job.

* Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee only plan could be FREE, if you participate in our health screening program. At Cox, we believe in being transparent - please click on the link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more about our remarkable healthcare benefits.

* 10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership.

* Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 6% company match.

* Up to $1.5K in free tools for our new auto techs.

* Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more!

* Flexible work schedules with overtime opportunities.

* Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.

* The opportunity to boost earnings through active ASE certifications.

What You'll Do

You'll be performing repairs to the automotive body, exterior plastic, and composite repairs, performing body part or panel replacements, and preparing vehicles for refinishing. Other responsibilities include:

* Performing a range of duties related to enhancing vehicle appearance.

* Inspecting vehicle integrity.

* Recording imperfections and developing an action plan for vehicle reconditioning.

* Performing surface refinishing work, including surface preparation, handling surface coatings, ensuring proper formulation of surface coatings and refinish products, applying refinish coatings and cleaning/maintaining all paint formulation and application equipment.

* Performing cleaning and minor repairs, including: cleaning compound or polish residue from buffed panels, sanding, cleaning dust and other particles from repair/refinish panels and repairing damaged panels or other body components.

* Completing work order documentation.

Qualifications:

* 3+ years of experience as a body repair technician or similar role.

* Strong knowledge of general vehicle conditioning, surface refinishing, surface preparation, buffing, sanding, and repairing minor damage to vehicle panels.

* The ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives.

* Knowledge of quality management methods, tools and techniques.

* Excellent time management skills.

* The ability to respond to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.

Preferred:

* A high school diploma or GED.

* Experience in the automotive industry.

Don't let your future stay in neutral. Apply today!

SMCOX

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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination 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.