Vehicle Inspector Apprentice (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Hatfield, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vehicle Inspector Apprentice learns the vehicle inspection process and creates accurate records to support daily operations. The role verifies vehicle identification and enters details such as VIN, year, make, model, subseries, and mileage into the inspection system. It documents vehicle equipment, options, damage, previous repairs, structural issues, missing or inoperable items, and interior and exterior condition. The apprentice also completes and verifies data entry and may perform related tasks such as jump-starting, moving, and photographing vehicles.

This role is performed at a specified Cox location and has no remote work option. It involves frequent exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions and requires physical inspection of vehicles under varying lighting conditions. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record, and must be able to pass the Inspector Certification Exam within 90 days. Employment is contingent on clearing a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass the Inspector Certification Exam within 90 days.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship are not available.
• Ability to crouch, bend, and kneel frequently; lift a hood or trunk; and reach inside or underneath vehicles as needed.
• Near-vision ability to identify vehicle defects and ability to identify interior and exterior colors.
• Ability to work under various lighting conditions, indoors and outdoors, in natural and artificial light.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Minimal knowledge of automotive body and mechanical work.
• One year of body shop, mechanical, claims adjuster, or estimating experience.
• Experience navigating handheld and other documentation devices.

Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle identification and enter VIN, year, make, model, subseries, and mileage into the inspection system.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and options and document damage, previous repairs, structural issues, and missing or inoperable items.
• Evaluate and record exterior vehicle condition, including tires, frame, glass, body panels, and mechanical components.
• Document interior vehicle condition, including seats, dashboard, and vehicle options.
• Complete and verify data entry.
• Perform other duties as needed, including jump-starting, moving, and photographing vehicles.

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, and parental leave.
• Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Potential retirement planning through a 401(k).
• Potential paid sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed