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.

You’re the subtle studier of scratches, the one who dusts for dents. But it’s about more than body damage. When auctioning a vehicle, everything from the A/C to the engine have to be humming nicely before sale day. You help us get there, by identifying the flaws and faults, assessing repairs and costs, and documenting it all so we can turn every VIN number into a winning number.

Key Responsibilities

● Conduct assessment of vehicle condition, noting any damage or repair

required for frame, paint, engine, AC/heater operation, radio, navigation

system, tires, etc.

● Prepare support documentation related to vehicle condition – including

vehicle identification data, condition description, repair costs estimates,

photographs, etc.

● Maintain current knowledge of applicable labor rates, parts charges and

manufacturer’s updates; adhere to work instructions/procedures

regarding inspections/documentation.

● Conduct courtesy walk-around inspections.

● Follow all applicable safety and health related procedures.

● May be required to locate, start and move vehicles as directed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Generally less than 2 years’ experience in a related field

• Successful ICP Level I written/field exam.

• Understanding of Baseline Inspections (Electronic Condition Report) & vehicle grading.

• “Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.”

• 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 stand, walk, or sit for prolonged periods of time.

• 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.

• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred

• 1 - 3 years of experience in the automobile field (i.e., inspections, body/mechanic shop, etc.) strongly preferred.

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.

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.