Inspector Apprentice (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises•Shakopee, MN

1d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Cox Automotive is seeking an Inspector Apprentice to join their team. This role involves verifying vehicle identification, inspecting vehicle equipment and options, and documenting vehicle conditions. The apprentice will also complete data entry to support documentation of vehicle condition and perform other duties as needed, such as jump starting vehicles, moving vehicles, and imaging vehicles. This is an individual contributor role with no remote option, requiring the employee to work at a specified Cox location. The work shift is during the day.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.
Generally, less than 2 years of experience.
Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
Basic computer skills.
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 orientated
Experience in navigating handheld and other documentation devices
Ability to pass Inspector Certification Exam within 90 days
Frequently required to crouch, bend and kneel to look at side or underneath car.
Strength to lift hood or trunk.
Bend while performing audits.
Reach inside or underneath vehicle.
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 to meet business requirements.
Work outside in the elements year-round.
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.

Responsibilities

Verify vehicle identification and enter accurate vehicle information into the inspection system (i.e., correct 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 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.
Other duties as needed or required (e.g., jump starting vehicles, moving vehicles, imaging vehicles).

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).