Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Auto Body Repair Technician (Flag)

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

Work Shift

Day

Job Description

This position offers production‑based pay, meaning compensation is determined by the tasks performed. Pay ranges from $5 to $20 per flag hour based on location. The position may also be eligible for additional compensation, which may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

This position is responsible for repairing all types of body damage including sheet metal, all types of exterior plastic and composite panel repair, vehicle disassembly and reassembly for repair, as well as replacing any parts required to return body damaged vehicles to pre-damage condition and prepare repaired panels/parts for refinish application.

Job Responsibilities

Verify vehicle and repairs to be performed using repair order or tracking label prior to beginning repairs.
Repair all damaged body panels as directed by management.
Follow repair procedures as defined in Manheim’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Replace damaged panels or other body components as directed.
Properly handle, apply, and dispose of any surface coatings as directed in Manheim’s SOP and defined in federal, state, or local regulations.
Finish all repairs as required to meet Manheim’s customer expectations for quality.
Report production/piece rate flag hours per repair/vehicle as directed by management.
Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
1 year of customer service experience preferred.
1 – 3 years of collision and/or mechanical estimating experience preferred.
Paint Training Certification that meets HAPS 6H requirements required.
Valid Respirator Fit Test Certificate.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal communication and customer service skills.
Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Exhibit strong leadership skills.
Basic computer skills preferred.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (e.g., tools, equipment, etc.).
Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Moderate noise level.

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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.EOE, including disability/vetsApplicants 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.

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