Senior Vehicle Mobile Inspector (Manheim) - Kansas City, Missouri

Cox Enterprises • Kansas City, MO

6d • $17 - $25 • Remote

About The Position

A Sr Mobile Inspector functions as an advanced member of the Manheim mobile inspections team for a designated region with primary responsibilities including conducting vehicle condition inspections on a client's lot, providing accurate documentation, building trust with clients, and engaging them in using Manheim Marketplace services. As a Sr Mobile Inspector, this role is expected to work with little guidance and can solve problems with minimal oversight. They will assist with junior inspectors as they gain inspection experience and build client relationships.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 5+ years’ experience required.
• Previous vehicle inspection experience and automotive knowledge is required, body and mechanical.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Travel 100% - Reliable transportation required. Reimbursement program dependent on number of miles drive.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Must be detail orientated.
• Experience in navigating handheld and other documentation devices preferred.
• Motivated to work independently with remote supervision.
• Ability to multitask, follow directions and take instruction is required.
• Ability to lift and hold at least 30 lbs. at waist level for an extended period of time.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• 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.
• To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test.
• 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

• 2-3 years of any automotive-related experience is strongly preferred.
• 1 year of service with Manheim Inspections recommended.
• Body, paint, and mechanical repair knowledge helpful.
• Familiarity with unibody and full-frame helpful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough vehicle inspection at an expert level.
• Locate, start, move, inspect, and return vehicles on dealer/clients’ lot safely.
• Verify vehicle identification and enter accurate vehicle information into the inspection system 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.
• Perform basic mechanical checks on vehicles including powertrain, drivetrain, and electrical components.
• Will assist lower-level mobile inspectors to navigate more complex inspections and client relationships.
• Prepare and provide daily activity reports for management.
• Be able to pivot and adapt to changes in daily appointments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of each dealer visit
• Develop strong knowledge of clients in territory and work together with partners to keep them active with Manheim mobile inspections through regular, pro-active on lot engagement
• Receive data and insight from partners and leverage to maximize volume of units inspected on dealer lots.
• Represent Cox Automotive as a brand ambassador to provide premier client experience by interfacing regularly core clients and ensuring satisfaction.
• Functions as a solid team player and works closely with the Wholesale Specialist team, peers, other Manheim workgroups and auctions.
• Utilize SalesForce.com for reporting, lead input and customer performance reviews.
• Understanding NAAA Frame/Structure Damage Policy.
• Will work in a continuous improvement/Lean environment and encouraged to drive a lean culture.
• Maintain production expectations set by the leader.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED