Company

Cox Automotive - USAVehicle OperationsUtility Specialist I (Union)Individual ContributorNo remote option; must work at a specified Cox locationNoStandard Union

Job Responsibilities:

This position requires maintaining qualifications in three classifications: Vehicle Photography, Inspection, and Check-in. Daily work requirements will depend on current business needs and may change multiple times during the day.

Vehicle Inspector:

• Inspect customer vehicles for damage, missing parts, and mechanical problems.
• Write electronic condition reports (ECR).
• Document vehicle condition for processing and sale.
• Prepare vehicles for Internet viewing with digital pictures and condition reports.
• Follow client and Manheim Inspections instructions.
• Conduct OVE courtesy walk-around inspections.
• Demonstrate safety commitment and follow safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including moving and starting vehicles.

Vehicle Photographer:

• Set up and maintain auction site image booth.
• Operate camera and equipment to capture vehicle images.
• Transfer images into vehicle condition report format.
• Ensure cameras and imaging equipment are maintained.
• Take and upload digital photographs of vehicles.
• Perform self-audits for image quality.
• Troubleshoot technical/equipment issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Vehicle Check-in Clerk:

• Input accurate vehicle information into the AS400 computer.
• Affix barcode/stock number stickers on vehicles.
• Direct transporters to proper car drop zone.
• Take digital images of vehicles upon receipt.
• Demonstrate safety commitment and follow safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting on sale days.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Generally, less than 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks, manual dexterity.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and depth perception.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Body, paint and mechanical repair knowledge.
• Familiarity with unibody and full-frame vehicles.
• Good organizational skills needed.
• Ability to multitask, follow directions and take instruction required.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat or kneel.
• Ability to lift and hold at least 10 lbs. at waist level for an extended period of time.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Preferred:

• 1 - 3 years of experience in the automobile field (i.e., inspections, body/mechanic shop, etc.) strongly preferred.
• 1 year of experience in photography preferred experience in digital and computer processing a plus.
• Basic computer software skills are preferred.
• Certification or education in photography a plus.
• Understanding of Baseline Inspections (Electronic Condition Report) & vehicle grading.
• 1 – 3 years of auction and/or vehicle registration experience preferred.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Work Environment:

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level. May be exposed to fumes and odors

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.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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.