Inspector Apprentice (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Kansas City, MO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector Apprentice role involves verifying vehicle identification, inspecting vehicle equipment and options, and documenting findings related to damage or missing items. This includes inspecting and recording the condition of both the exterior and interior of vehicles, completing data entry for documentation, and performing post-sale and walk-around inspections to support the online vehicle exchange process. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to accurately enter vehicle information into the inspection system.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Minimal knowledge of automotive body and mechanical work
• 0-1 years of body shop, mechanical, claims adjuster or estimating experience
• Must pass Inspector Certification Exam within 90 days
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required
• Ability to multitask and must be detail orientated
• Near vision abilities required to find dings and scratches, paint work, hail damage, frame/unibody, other exterior damage and Interior damage. Able to identify exterior or interior colors
• 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 in order to meet business requirements.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in navigating handheld and other documentation devices preferred

Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle identification and enter accurate vehicle information into the inspection system limited to correct VIN, mileage and sub series.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and options, documenting results including damage, missing or inoperable items.
• Inspect and record vehicle exterior condition, including but not limited to tires, frame, glass, panels and mechanical components.
• Inspect and record the vehicle interior condition, including but not limited to seats, dashboard and options.
• Complete and verify data entry in support of documentation of vehicle condition.
• Perform and document post sale inspections (PSI) and walk around inspections in support of online vehicle exchange (OVE) process.
• Other duties as needed or required.

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
• 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