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R202453899

Auto Body Shop Prepper Technician (Manheim) - $1,500 New Hire Tool Bonus

  • Full time, Day
  • Travel: No

Job Category: Vehicle Operations

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Division: Cox Automotive

Location:

  • 12101 Trinity Blvd, Euless, Texas
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Description

Auto Body Shop Prepper Technician

This position offers $1,500 New Hire Tool Bonus

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.

  • The opportunity to boost earnings through active ASE certifications.

What You’ll Do

  • Performs surface refinishing work

  • Prep vehicles for Paint

  • Surface preparation prior (masking / protecting adjacent areas, sanding, priming, etc.)

  • Handling, applying and disposing of surface coatings

  • Ensuring surface coatings / refinish products are properly formulated in terms of color and finish texture

  • Applying refinish coatings

  • Inspect refinish products to be used for proper formulation to meet color match and finish texture standards

  • Cleaning and maintaining all paint formulation and application equipment

  • Complies with applicable procedures and regulations regarding mixing, labeling, applying and disposing of paint and related materials.  

  • Wearing and using appropriate safety equipment at all times.  

  • Following all job-related safety and health procedures.  

  • Assisting with special projects as assigned.  

Minimum:   

  • 3+ years of paint or equivalent vehicle repair experience.   

  • Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

Preferred:   

  • A high school diploma or its equivalent.    

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.

Compensation:

Hourly base pay rate is $19.18 - $28.80/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.

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.


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

About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What’s more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today! 

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses – which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications – is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today! 

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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.

Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

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What our techs are saying

Bill

One of the best things here are all the great benefits. ASE certifications are super important to me and I always like learning new things.

Bill M. -- Auto Technician

 

Cox Automotive is a good company to work for. They advance and move very fast with growth. And, the benefits are fantastic too!

Son W. -- Mobile Technician

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