Inspector Apprentice (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises • Maple Grove, MN

9d • $15 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector Apprentice role involves verifying vehicle information against work orders, identifying any damage, missing parts, or mechanical issues through thorough inspections of customer vehicles. This includes checking the interior, exterior, odometer reading, trunk area, and engine compartment. The apprentice will also be responsible for preparing and completing necessary documentation, setting up and performing day-end procedures, and maintaining knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures. A key part of the role is writing electronic condition reports (ECR) and conducting OVE courtesy walks around inspections. The apprentice will also need to stay updated on system capabilities, relevant software packages, web-based applications, and advancements in body mechanical, frame labor, and inspection techniques. A strong commitment to safety is essential, requiring active participation in safety procedures and modeling safe behaviors. The role may also involve performing other duties as assigned by management and working overtime as business needs dictate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Generally, less than 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Safe driver's needed; valid driver's license required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong technical understanding, with good organizational skills needed.
• Ability to multitask, follow directions and take instruction.
• Advanced computer skills.
• 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 10lbs at waist level for an extended period of-time; ability to lift-up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle information based on work order information – identify damage, missing parts, and mechanical problems by inspecting all customer vehicles at time of receipt (i.e., interior, exterior, odometer reading, trunk area, engine compartment), noting any damage or repair to frame/paint, engine noise, AC/heater operation, radio, tire condition, etc.
• Prepare and complete all necessary documentation.
• Set up system for day-end; perform day-end procedures.
• Maintain knowledge to ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
• Write electronic condition reports (ECR).
• Conduct OVE courtesy walks around inspections.
• Maintain knowledge of system capabilities, knowledge of needed/job-relevant software packages, and web-based applications.
• Maintain a working knowledge on improvements and changes concerning body mechanical, frame labor, inspection techniques, etc.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to receive a 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