Inspector Apprentice
About The Position
You’re the subtle studier of scratches, the one who dusts for dents. But it’s about more than body damage. When auctioning a vehicle, everything from the A/C to the engine have to be humming nicely before sale day. You help us get there, by identifying the flaws and faults, assessing repairs and costs, and documenting it all so we can turn every VIN number into a winning number. Perform quality inspections on units as they arrive at auction. Working in all-weather elements year-round. Verifying key components on units and their damages. Learning from a Lead Inspector on how our systems work and how to overall inspect units as they pertain to our standard guidelines.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Generally less than 2 years’ experience in a related field
- Successful ICP Level I written/field exam.
- Understanding of Baseline Inspections (Electronic Condition Report) & vehicle grading.
- “Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.”
- Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Strong technical aptitude.
- Body, paint and mechanical repair knowledge.
- Familiarity with unibody and full-frame vehicles.
- Good organizational skills needed.
- Ability to multitask, follow directions and take instruction required.
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to bend, stoop, squat or kneel.
- Ability to lift and hold at least 10 lbs at waist level for an extended period of time.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- 1 - 3 years of experience in the automobile field (i.e., inspections, body/mechanic shop, etc.) strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessment of vehicle condition, noting any damage or repair required for frame, paint, engine, AC/heater operation, radio, navigation system, tires, etc.
- Prepare support documentation related to vehicle condition – including vehicle identification data, condition description, repair costs estimates, photographs, etc.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable labor rates, parts charges and manufacturer’s updates; adhere to work instructions/procedures regarding inspections/documentation.
- Conduct courtesy walk-around inspections.
- Follow all applicable safety and health related procedures.
- May be required to locate, start and move vehicles as directed.
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.
- 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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
