Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction | Top Shops for Technician Jobs in Manheim, PA

About Us

Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, is North America’s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services. Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction is the flagship and namesake auction of the Manheim Auto Auction chain founded in 1945. It all started right here in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. • Largest Vehicle Remarketing Auction in the world, with 35 selling lanes and over 550+ acre campus. • 10,000+ vehicles auctioned weekly. • World’s Largest and most frequent Exotic/Highline sale every other Thursday • World’s largest weekly buyer population both in-lane and online/simulcast. • World’s Largest On-line Vehicle Exchange (OVE) Facilitating Location. • World’s Largest Body Shop & Reconditioning Center, with a 19 bay mechanical shop and 14 detailing lanes. • World’s Largest International Attendance representing 109 countries.

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Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

Our shop is heated. We use wall-mounted fans and leave the bay doors open on warm days.

What is the size of the team I’d be working with?

Currently we have 29 automotive technicians

What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?

Shop hours are M-F 6:00am to 2:30pm. Overtime is available as needs dictate. Employees have a 15 minute morning break and a 30 minute lunch period.

What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?

We provide light mechanical services to our clients. Pullers and diagnostic scanners are available for all technicians to use.

What type of break room facility is provided?

The break room in the shop has seating capacity for 9. We provide microwaves, a refrigerator, water cooler, coffee maker, snack and soda vending machines. There are 4 bathrooms cleaned daily and the breakroom is cleaned daily. A large employee cafeteria is available at the main building to order breakfast or lunch as desired, offering freshly made breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and french fries.

How many bays does your shop have?

We have a total of 30 bays

How many repair orders do you average per month?

On average, we perform 2200 repair orders per month, 800 pre-sale certifications per month and 200 frame checks per month.

What is your parts ordering process?

The mechanic assesses parts needed for maintenance or repair and forwards to the estimator for price and availability. The estimate is sent to the client for approval and approved parts are ordered through the Procurement department.

What is your policy on side work?

We do not allow any side work to be performed on our property.

Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?

Our location is 550 acres of vehicles in various stages preparing for auction. Mechanics are sometimes called upon to be mobile, helping with pre-sale certifications, post-sale maintenance, and EV battery testing.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

Cox Automotive offers ASE training including engine repair, transmission, drive train, axles, suspension and steering, brakes, heating and air conditioning, electrical systems and engine performance certifications. We use Car Quest training resources to keep you up to date on later model cars, electric vehicles and new technology. We also offer tuition assistance for specific business-related degrees to all regular FT employees who have completed 6 months of continuous service and are satisfactorily performing in their role. Such financial support is intended to enhance employees’ professional development and their skills and knowledge related to our business. Both the employee and the company should benefit from this educational investment.

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

Cox is a big believer in developing leaders from within the company, and once you’re with us, we’ll support your efforts to find an ideal mentor, train for other opportunities, and make moves within the business that support your goals. Whether you’re looking to accelerate your path, or shift gears, we’re here to fuel your journey.

Can you describe your performance review process?

Employees have the opportunity for one on one conversations with their supervisors at least 4 times a year to discuss performance and set goals. The employee drives the process!

What type of safety training is required?

Auction industry-specific safety training is completed and renewed yearly including battery safety training. Employees are encouraged to participate on our Safety Committee which meets monthly to review safety protocol and identify best practices.

Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?

Our Techs work together, so skill development happens organically! Techs new to the industry are paired with an industry veteran to learn the ropes and develop their skills.

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

We support several community events each year, including parades and sporting events. Our most significant involvement is the hosting of the annual Mother's Day Make-a-Wish Truck Convoy, the largest fundraising event for the Susquehanna Valley Make-a-Wish Chapter. Our Convoy Carnival helps to fund over 75% of the wishes granted by this chapter every year.

Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?

We have established relationships with local Career and Technology Centers including post secondary technical training schools by attending career fairs, speaking to students in classrooms and hiring students for summer work.

Where do you see the shop in five years?

Growth has been the number one constant at our location! With 29 bays and ever-changing technology and equipment, our employees are constantly learning and growing their skills. Our client service team regularly sources additional clients as well as increasing the volume with current clients. We service dealer, wholesale and retail clients, providing us with consistent revenue streams.

Is there anything else you’d like to mention about career development and community?

As part of the Cox team, you’ll be a part of a culture that puts people first, and believes in being a force for good in our communities as well as for the planet (more specifically – Earth, though we like them all). In 2007, we launched our national sustainability program, Cox Conserves, and over the past decade we’ve made meaningful progress in our journey to become a more sustainable company. Our Cox Conserves goals are to send zero waste to landfill by 2024, and to be carbon and water neutral by 2034. With more than $100 million invested in sustainability and conservation projects, we’re on track to meet our aggressive Cox Conserves goals.

Do you have an application form and how long does it typically take to complete?

Our application can be found at www.manheim.jobs and takes under 15 minutes to complete.

Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?

When the application is submitted online, a recruiter will contact the candidate to set up a phone screen conversation. If you are a good fit and interested in the position, the recruiter will connect you with the hiring manager for an in-person interview.

What do your in-person interviews entail?

The hiring manager conducts the in-person interviews to get to know you and tell you a little about our culture. We will describe the work, the work environment and the expectations for your role. Our interviews tend to be conversations, not simply question and answer sessions. We want you to feel at ease- that way we can get to know you better!

Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?

If you are offered a position, we will conduct a background check and 10 panel drug screening which must be passed before you are ready to hire. We do not require personality tests for this position.

Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?

We do not require a traditional skills assessment. The Hiring Manager will assess your ability to do the work through questions and conversation during the in-person interview.

After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?

Typically a decision to offer or reject a candidate is made within 24 hours of the in-person interview.

Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?

An offer is typically made within 24 hours of the interview and the background check and drug screening can add 2-3 weeks, depending on the depth and content of the background screen.

Is there anything else you’d like to mention about your hiring process?

Our recruiting team is singularly focused on sourcing and vetting good candidates to join our team! They do not have other priorities to distract them from communicating with the candidates and the hiring managers, so decisions are made quickly and the candidate is informed every step of the way.

B Level Technician Pay Range: $37,107 - $66,892/year ($17.84 - $32.16/hr)

Automotive Tech II

C Level Technician Pay Range: $29,806 - $53,601/year ($14.33 - $25.77/hr)

Automotive Tech I

Collision Technician - A Level Pay Range: $29,806 - $53,601/year ($14.33 - $25.77/hr)

Body Repair Tech III

Collision Technician - B Level Pay Range: $23,899 - $42,806/year ($11.49 - $20.58/hr)

Body Repair Tech II

Collision Painter Pay Range: $26,603 - $47,902/year ($12.79 - $23.03/hr)

Body Shop Painter II

Collision Prepper Pay Range: $23,899 - $42,806/year ($11.49 - $20.58/hr)

Body Prep Technician II

Health Insurance Offered: Medical Plans Choose from three plans (low-, medium- and high-deductible options) to meet the needs of you and your family. Regardless of the plan you choose, preventive care is covered at 100% for all Cox Medical Plan members (employees and their spouses, domestic partners and dependent children) when using an in-network provider. Now more than ever, it’s critical that you are proactive about your health. With all three medical plans, you have access to comprehensive prescription drug coverage with convenient mail order and retail supply options. CVS Caremark® administers our pharmacy plan with 60,000+ pharmacy locations nationwide. Lower your tax liability by setting aside pre-tax dollars in an FSA; or, if you’re enrolling in the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), pair it with an HSA to pay for qualifying expenses for you and your eligible dependents
Dental Insurance Offered: To help keep your pearly whites healthy, Cox offers two Aetna PPO/PDN dental network options. The SCHEDULE (BASIC) PLAN pays the cost of eligible expenses based on the set fee schedule found in the Healthcare Summary Plan Description. If your dentist charges more than the plan schedule allows, you pay the difference. The plan is designed to cover your basic dental needs. The COMPREHENSIVE PLAN pays a percentage of most recognized charges after you meet your deductible.
Vision Insurance Offered: In addition to helping you see better at work and play, routine eye exams can detect serious health conditions, such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes and even cancer. Eye exams are especially important for kids, as they can detect problems that affect learning and development. Cox offers vision coverage through the Vision Service Plan (VSP) Choice Network.
Retirement Plan Offered: Are you saving enough now for your retirement? Whether you’re just starting out or are tenured in your career, it’s never too late to start saving. From the Cox 401(k) Plan to education resources through Vanguard, there are programs and resources available at your fingertips to help you: learn how to save to meet financial wellness goals and review your retirement readiness After 90 days of employment, employees will be auto-enrolled at six (6) percent of their eligible pay. You can choose to contribute between one (1) and 75 percent of eligible pay. Cox will: * match your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to six (6) percent of your eligible pay. * contribute an additional two (2) percent of your eligible pay into your 401(k) account, regardless of whether you elect to contribute.
Sick Leave Offered: We all need time away from work to recharge, travel, take care of our health, care for a family member, attend appointments or do the many things that are important to each of us personally. So rather than have two categories of paid time off: sick and vacation, we have combined sick and vacation as PTO (paid time off) that is accrued monthly based on years of service and can be taken in 1 hour increments. PTO AMOUNTS YEARS OF SERVICE HOURS OF PTO HOURS ACCRUED MONTHLY 0-4 192 (= 24 days) 16 5-9 232 (= 29 days) 19.33 10-19 256 (= 32 days) 21.33 20+ 296 (= 37 days) 24.67
Vacation Offered: Our Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan aims to provide eligible employees the flexibility to manage these needs for time off in the way that best makes sense for you. PTO is in addition to other paid leave policies, such as paid holidays, bereavement, short term disability and parental leave. Payment of PTO will be based upon your base salary, base hourly rate, or average hourly rate (for employees paid on a piece rate or flag hour basis) and may be borrowed from your unaccrued "bank" under certain circumstances. Don't use all of your accrued PTO by the end of the calendar year? Employees are eligible to receive a pay out of up to 40 hours of unused PTO : any amount over the 40 hours will be lost and not carried over from one calendar year to the next.
Paid Holidays Offered: Regular, full-time employees are eligible for seven paid holidays annually! So along with your accrued PTO a FT employee receives the following (paid) holiday: *New Year’s Day *MLK Day *Memorial Day *Independence Day *Labor Day *Thanksgiving Day *Christmas Day
ST / LT Disability Offered: Short Term Disability (STD) pay is available to help you when a nonwork related illness or injury keeps you out of work for more than 7 calendar days, including if you are disabled due to pregnancy or childbirth. Regular full-time employees are eligible for STD at 100% of your base salary for up to 26 weeks, depending on your years of service. We also offer two Long-Term Disability LTD) insurance options for full-time employees, available immediately for enrollment at the time of hire or when making your benefit elections during Open Enrollment. This coverage pays you a percentage of your income if you become totally disabled, can no longer work and are approved for LTD.
Life Insurance Offered: We’ve expanded optional insurance coverages for you and your family through MetLife. You can opt to purchase even higher levels of supplemental coverage than in prior years, offering your loved ones greater support when they need it the most. When you elect employee and/or dependent life insurance, you receive an equal amount of accidental death and dismemberment coverage. It provides additional benefits for accidental injuries including the loss of a limb, eyesight or death due to an accident. A Statement of Health may be required to purchase additional life insurance.
Uniforms Not Offered
Other Offered: Our pets are family, too! But it can be expensive if they become sick or have an accident. As a Cox employee, you can access two "pawsome" plan options from Nationwide to secure coverage for dogs, cats, birds and some exotic animals. Benefits include the freedom to use your own vet, the 24/7 vethelpline® and discounts for select medical expenses with any licensed veterinarian worldwide. Home and auto insurance discounts: compare coverages and get access to group rates. Comprehensive Identity theft protections is provided by Allstate: Get added peace of mind with multi layering protection and monitoring credit theft. Resources for Living provides 8 free counseling sessions, work-life resources and professional services for legal and financial advice with face-to-face options or remote services through chat, email, video or phone. Care@Work offers free access to the premium Care.com database of vetted care providers for all the members of your family, even the four-legged ones. We also offer subsidized care options to help when your regular child or elder care providers fall through. Openfit is an app that offers digital fitness and nutrition guidance free to Cox employees. Employees are also eligible for great discounts on: Cox company Products and services, auto purchases, computers, entertainment, home and personal items, and travel and transportation.

Shop Talk

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Matt Weller, our Body Shop Supervisor, gives a recap of July.

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Our Body Shop Manager, Mike Wright, gives a shop update for the month of June.

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Meet Body Shop Manager, Mike Wright, as he talks about Manheim's career opportunities and culture.

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