Inspector Apprentice (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises•Riverside, CA
•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As an Inspector Apprentice at Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, you’ll receive hands-on training from experienced team members as you inspect vehicles and document their condition. This is an opportunity to build valuable skills and career stability with an iconic automotive brand. Ready to drive your automotive career forward? No previous experience or education is required. We’ll provide the training you need to succeed. Apply today!

Requirements

  • A valid driver’s license and safe driving record
  • Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles
  • Ability to pass Inspector Certification Exam within 90 days
  • Must be able to lift a hood or trunk and reach inside or underneath vehicles as needed.
  • Requires near-vision abilities to identify dings, scratches, paint work, hail damage, frame or unibody damage and other interior and exterior defects. Must be able to identify interior and exterior colors.
  • Ability to work effectively under various lighting conditions, including indoor and outdoor settings and natural and artificial light.
  • 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

  • Minimal knowledge of automotive body and mechanical work
  • 1 year of body shop, mechanical, claims adjuster or estimating experience
  • Experience in navigating handheld and other documentation devices

Responsibilities

  • Learn about the inspection process and create accurate vehicle records that support daily operations.
  • Verify vehicle identification and enter information into the inspection system, including VIN, year, make, model, subseries and mileage.
  • Inspect vehicle equipment and options, documenting results such as damage, previous repairs, structural issues and missing or inoperable items.
  • Evaluate and record the exterior condition of vehicles, including but not limited to tires, frame, glass, body panels and mechanical components.
  • Document the interior condition of vehicles, including but not limited to seats, dashboard and vehicle options.
  • Complete and verify data entry.
  • Perform other duties as needed, including jump-starting, moving and photographing 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)
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