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

Piece Rate Body Shop Employee range varies based on the task being performed by the employee starting at $1.25 per flag hour for prepper work to $12.50 per flag hour for body work.  All tasks performed by the employee in this role fall within the identified range and the number of flag hours worked by the employee per day may vary.

Job Description

As a Body Shop Prepper II 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!

Benefits

You might be asking “what’s in it for me?” Great question. Here’s a taste of the benefits we offer:

Once you’re on board, earn referral bonuses. You’ll earn at least $1K for each new eligible technician referral you provide.

30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays per year (from day 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.

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

Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.

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

Great coworkers who love being part of a team.

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

At Cox, we believe in being transparent – please click on this link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more about our awesome healthcare benefits.

What You’ll Do

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

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. 

Approve the preparation of repaired and primed panels for final finish application.  

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 and/or mechanical estimating experience). 

The ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions. 

Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Preferred:

Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

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!

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, 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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.