Inspector I (Manheim)
About The Position
The Inspector I inspects customer vehicles upon receipt, verifies vehicle information against work orders, identifies damage, missing parts, and mechanical problems, and records vehicle condition. Inspections cover areas such as the interior, exterior, odometer, trunk, and engine compartment, as well as frame and paint condition, engine noise, air conditioning and heater operation, radio, and tires. The role also includes completing documentation and electronic condition reports, conducting OVE courtesy walk-around inspections, and performing day-end system procedures. The Inspector I follows company policies, procedures, and safety practices; keeps current with relevant systems, software, inspection techniques, and changes in body, mechanical, and frame labor; and may perform other duties as assigned. Overtime may be required based on business needs. This position is onsite at a specified Cox location and has a day shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED preferred, or less than 2 years of related experience.
- Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Successful completion of the ICP Level I written and field exam.
- Ability to stand, walk, talk, and hear regularly; crouch, bend, and kneel frequently; lift a hood or trunk; and reach inside or underneath vehicles.
- Near vision sufficient to identify dings, scratches, paint work, hail damage, frame/unibody and other exterior damage, and interior damage.
- Ability to identify exterior and interior colors and work with different lighting conditions.
- Physical ability and mental acuity to perform duties successfully within required timeframes.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
- Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of automobile-field experience, such as vehicle inspections or body/mechanic shop work.
- 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
- Verify vehicle information against work orders and inspect vehicles at receipt for damage, missing parts, and mechanical problems.
- Inspect vehicle interiors and exteriors, odometer readings, trunk areas, engine compartments, frame and paint condition, engine noise, AC/heater operation, radio, and tire condition.
- Prepare and complete required documentation.
- Set up the system for day-end and perform day-end procedures.
- Write electronic condition reports (ECR).
- Conduct OVE courtesy walk-around inspections.
- Maintain knowledge of system capabilities, relevant software packages, web-based applications, inspection techniques, and changes related to body, mechanical, and frame labor.
- Follow safety and health procedures, model safe behaviors, and participate in safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Work overtime when business needs require it.
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.
- Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Potential 401(k) retirement planning benefits.
- Potential sick leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
