Automotive Inspector Apprentice (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Cranberry Township, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Inspector Apprentice learns the vehicle inspection process and creates accurate records to support daily operations. The role verifies vehicle identification and enters details such as VIN, year, make, model, subseries, and mileage into the inspection system. It documents vehicle equipment and options, damage, prior repairs, structural issues, missing or inoperable items, and the condition of exterior and interior components. The role also completes and verifies data entry and may jump-start, move, and photograph vehicles, or perform other duties as needed.

This position works at a specified Cox location and has no remote option. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The work involves frequent exposure to changing outdoor weather conditions. Applicants must pass an Inspector Certification Exam within 90 days and clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox does not currently test for marijuana before employment for this position.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass the Inspector Certification Exam within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions.
• Minimal knowledge of automotive body and mechanical work.
• One year of body shop, mechanical, claims adjuster, or estimating experience.
• Experience navigating handheld and other documentation devices.

Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle identification and enter the VIN, year, make, model, subseries, and mileage into the inspection system.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and options and document damage, previous repairs, structural issues, and missing or inoperable items.
• Evaluate and record the exterior condition of vehicles, including tires, frame, glass, body panels, and mechanical components.
• Document the interior condition of vehicles, including seats, dashboard, and vehicle options.
• Complete and verify data entry.
• Perform other duties as needed, including jump-starting, moving, and photographing vehicles.

Benefits

• At least 16 hours of paid time off per month.
• Seven paid holidays each calendar year.
• Additional paid time off may include bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k); and paid days off such as 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: No Education Listed