Verify vehicle identification. Enter basic vehicle identification information to database. Inspect vehicle equipment and options and document results. Assess and database enter any exterior vehicle damage. Inspect and enter condition of vehicle interior, tires, frame and mechanical components. Complete and verify data entry in support of documentation of vehicle condition. Write electronic condition report (ECR) on a variety of accounts. Maintain knowledge of system capabilities, knowledge of ne... more details
Company
Cox Automotive - USA
Vehicle Operations
Sr Field Inspector
Individual Contributor
No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location
No
Day
Compensation
Hourly base pay rate is $19.04 - $28.51/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.
Full Job Description
Perform vehicle inspections and prepare related documentation of overall vehicle condition in support of the processing and sale of client/customer consigned vehicles in lane and online.
- Level is determined by performance and mastery of knowledge and skills measured through the Inspector Certification Program (ICP)
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify vehicle identification.
- Enter basic vehicle identification information to database.
- Inspect vehicle equipment and options and document results.
- Assess and database enter any exterior vehicle damage.
- Inspect and enter condition of vehicle interior, tires, frame and mechanical components.
- Complete and verify data entry in support of documentation of vehicle condition.
- Write electronic condition report (ECR) on a variety of accounts.
- Maintain knowledge of system capabilities, knowledge of needed/job-relevant software packages, and web-based applications.
- Utilize ECR equipment (Brick, PC, Terminal or PT) correctly describing both damage and equipment.
- Ability to take multiple, overall, and damage photos, match them to vehicle, and download to server.
- Able to quickly adapt and implement changes in account specific frame policies, account specific needs, new inspection types.
- 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.
- Driving to out of the gate locations to perform condition reports. Could drive up to 75% or more depending on the schedule.
Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid Driver's License and safe driving record required
- 3 years minimum of experience in the automobile field (i.e., inspections, body/mechanic shop, etc.) strongly preferred
- 3 years minimum of experience in the automobile field (i.e., inspections, body/mechanic shop, etc.) strongly preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Successful completion of Manheim ICP Inspector Level III or IV written/field exam.
- ASE certification or background in automotive repair cost estimating preferred- ICAR Certifications a plus.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Basic computer software skills required.
- General knowledge of body and mechanical work preferred.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
- Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch and climb.
- Medium strength.
- Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Good organizational skills required.
- Ability to multitask, follow directions and take instruction required.
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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination 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.
