Inspector I (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises•Fairfield, NJ

8d•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector I verifies vehicle information against work orders by inspecting customer vehicles upon receipt. Inspections cover the interior and exterior, odometer, trunk, engine compartment, damage or repairs to the frame and paint, engine noise, air conditioning and heater operation, radio, and tire condition. The role prepares and completes required documentation, writes electronic condition reports (ECRs), conducts OVE courtesy walk-around inspections, and performs day-end system procedures. The Inspector I follows company policies and procedures, stays current on system capabilities and relevant software, and maintains knowledge of changes in body and mechanical work, frame labor, and inspection techniques. The role visibly follows safety and health procedures and participates in safety activities. Other duties may be assigned by management, and overtime may be required as business needs dictate. The position is tied to a specified Cox location and has no remote option. Employment requires a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently test for marijuana as part of the pre-employment test for this position. Use or possession of drugs illegal under federal or state law, or being under their influence, is prohibited during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED preferred, or less than 2 years of related experience.
Valid driver's license required; safe driving is needed.
Successful completion of the ICP Level I written and field exam.
Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, crouch, bend, kneel, lift a hood or trunk, and reach inside or underneath vehicles.
Near-vision ability to identify dings, scratches, paint work, hail damage, frame or unibody issues, and other exterior or interior damage.
Ability to identify exterior and interior colors and work with varying natural and artificial lighting.
Physical ability and mental acuity to perform the duties successfully within required timeframes.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience in the automobile field, such as inspections or a body or mechanic shop.
Understanding of Baseline Inspections (Electronic Condition Report) and vehicle grading.
Knowledge of body, paint, and mechanical repair.
Strong technical aptitude.
Familiarity with unibody and full-frame vehicles.
Good organizational skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask, follow directions, and take instruction.

Responsibilities

Inspect customer vehicles at receipt and verify vehicle information against work orders.
Identify and record damage, missing parts, mechanical problems, frame or paint damage or repairs, engine noise, AC/heater operation, radio condition, tire condition, and other relevant findings.
Prepare and complete required documentation.
Set up the system for day-end and perform day-end procedures.
Write electronic condition reports (ECRs).
Conduct OVE courtesy walk-around inspections.
Maintain knowledge of system capabilities, relevant software packages, and web-based applications.
Keep current on changes and improvements concerning body and mechanical work, frame labor, and inspection techniques.
Follow safety and health procedures, model safe behaviors, and participate in safety activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Work overtime when business needs dictate.

Benefits

At least 16 hours of paid time off per month.
Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
Bereavement leave.
Time off to vote.
Jury duty leave.
Volunteer time off.
Military leave.
Parental leave.
Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, sick leave, parental leave, and flexible vacation/wellness days or PTO.

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