Body Shop Buffer/Finisher Tech $1500 New Hire Tools Bonus (Manheim)

Dealer.com

Dealer.com

Dallas, TX, USA
Posted on Mar 14, 2026

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Reconditioning Service 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 Reconditioning Service Technician I 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:

  • Sign-on bonuses (available now!).

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

  • Competitive pay with opportunities for spot bonuses (up to $4.2K per year).

  • 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. 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 this link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more about our awesome healthcare benefits.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Great coworkers who love being part of a team.

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

What You’ll Do

  • Serves as an entry-level Technician.

  • With guidance, performs vehicle cleaning and preparation, including washing, wheel cleaning, waxing and buffing, polishing,

  • Removing finish defects, assistance with paint applications and minor repairs

  • Inspecting finished body panels for color match and finish texture

  • Preparing surfaces for buffing

  • Moving vehicles to support production flow through detailing and painting processes

  • 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:

  • 1+ years of relevant experience (body shop and/or prepping experience; collision and/or mechanical estimating experience).

Preferred:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.

  • Valid Annual Respirator Fit Test documentation.

  • Valid HAPS Paint Training Certification.

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

MSCOX

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.

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.