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Lead Automotive Mechanic Technician - $3,000 New Hire Bonus (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Sept 2025
💰 $94,620/yr($63,080/yr$94,620/yr)

About the role

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Lead Auto Maintenance Technician

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 $31.54 - $47.31/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

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

If it’s part of a vehicle, you know what it is. If it’s broken, you can fix it. You’ve made your bones in the auto tech world and are ready for a job where your talent is truly rewarded. 

 

At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we’re hiring a Lead Auto Mechanic Tech with skills and savvy to spare. You’re looking for great pay, awesome benefits, stability and leadership opportunitiesand we’re looking for someone like you. Keep reading to learn more! 

 

***MSI License Required

 

Benefits 

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

 

  • Competitive pay.

  • $1.5K Tool Bonus for our new auto techs. 

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

  • 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.  

  • 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. 

  • 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 

You’ll spend a lot of time serving as a master-level auto tech performing heavy duty work and providing direction, guidance and technical expertise to shop personnel. Other responsibilities include: 

 

  • Performing the respon

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Company

Cox Enterprises

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