Sr Mobile Inspector, Pottstown, PA

Cox Enterprises

2d • $19 - $28 • Remote

About The Position

· 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 5 years of any automotive-related experience is required.
• 1 year of service with Manheim Inspections recommended.
• 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.
• Body, paint, and mechanical repair knowledge helpful.
• Familiarity with unibody and full-frame helpful.
• 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.
• 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

• Body, paint, and mechanical repair knowledge helpful.
• Familiarity with unibody and full-frame helpful.
• Experience in navigating handheld and other documentation devices preferred.

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).
• For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

What This Job Offers

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