Automotive Inspector Apprentice (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Matteson, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cox Automotive is seeking an Automotive Inspector Apprentice to join their Vehicle Operations team. This role involves verifying vehicle identification, inspecting vehicle equipment and options, and documenting findings related to damage, previous repairs, and missing or inoperable items. The apprentice will also inspect and record the condition of the vehicle's exterior and interior, including components like tires, frame, glass, seats, and dashboard. Accurate data entry is crucial for documenting vehicle conditions. Additional duties may include jump-starting vehicles, moving vehicles, and imaging vehicles. This is an individual contributor role that requires working at a specified Cox location.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Generally, less than 2 years of experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to pass Inspector Certification Exam within 90 days.
• Near vision abilities required to find dings and scratches, paint work, hail damage, frame/unibody, other exterior damage and Interior damage.
• Ability to deal with different lighting (i.e., exterior and interior lighting, natural and artificial light).
• Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test (marijuana excluded for this position).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Minimal knowledge of automotive body and mechanical work.
• 0-1 years of body shop, mechanical, claims adjuster or estimating experience.
• Ability to multitask and must be detail oriented.
• Experience in navigating handheld and other documentation devices.

Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle identification and enter accurate vehicle information into the inspection system (e.g., VIN, year, make, model, sub-series, mileage).
• Inspect vehicle equipment and options, documenting results including damage, previous repairs, structural damage, missing or inoperable items.
• Inspect and record vehicle exterior condition, including tires, frame, glass, panels, and mechanical components.
• Inspect and record vehicle interior condition, including seats, dashboard, and options.
• Complete and verify data entry to support the documentation of vehicle condition.
• Perform other duties as needed or required, such as jump-starting vehicles, moving vehicles, or imaging vehicles.

Benefits

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• 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.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED