Vehicle Inspector Apprentice

Company

Cox Automotive - USAVehicle OperationsInspector ApprenticeIndividual ContributorNo remote option; must work at a specified Cox locationNoDay

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $13.70 - $20.53/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle identification.
• Enter basic vehicle identification information into the database.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and options and document results.
• Assess and database enter any exterior vehicle damage.
• Inspect and enter the condition of vehicle interior, tires, frame and mechanical components.
• Complete and verify data entry in support of documentation of vehicle condition.
• Perform post sale inspections (PSI) and enter results in appropriate database.
• Perform and document walk around inspections in support of online vehicle exchange (OVE) process.
• Review completed vehicle condition reports with inspectors – confirm and provide advice regarding report results.
• Attend meetings to share and receive job-related information and complete training requirements.

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Generally, less than 2 years’ experience in a related field Minimal knowledge of automotive body & mechanical work
• 0-1 years of body shop, mechanical, claims adjuster or estimating experience
• Must pass Inspector Certification Exam within 90 days.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to multitask and must be detail orientated.
• Experience in navigating handheld and other documentation devices preferred.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to crouch, bend, and kneel to look at the side or underneath the car. Strength to lift hood or trunk. Bend while performing audits. Reach inside or underneath the vehicle.  
• Willingness to work in the elements.
• Near vision abilities required to find dings and scratches, paintwork, 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 in order to meet business requirements.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to outdoor weather and inclement conditions. (100% outdoors)

• Moderate noise level.

• May be exposed to fumes and odors.

• May be required to work overtime (more than 40 hours per week) as business needs dictate.

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.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.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. 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. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.EOE, including disability/vetsApplicants 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.