New Car Vehicle Inspector, Manheim, North Kingstown, Rhode Island

About the role

The New Car Inspector conducts quality assurance/transportation vehicle inspection activities at designated locations. They perform uniform, consistent inspections on newly manufactured vehicles, maintaining and adhering to company standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs new vehicle inspections from various car manufacturers for minor/ major impact damages, vandalism, factory defects, restraint failure damages, accidents, weather related damages and damages incurred during the transportation process.
• Document and code damages as they are found and provide damage verification codes for trucking companies prior to the vehicles being delivered to the car dealerships.
• Able to complete inspections in demanding outdoor environments and fast paced, multi-organization facilities.
• Responsible for quality of inspections, consistency of standards, performance of data transmission, and timeliness of inspections.
• Ability to interpret and make analytical inspection decisions based on a defined set of guidelines applied to new vehicles.
• Inspections may occur on the grounds, or on-board rail cars.
• Documents and records vehicle damages, utilizing a handheld computer and digital camera.
• Identify physical auto damage; assist in conducting root-cause analysis of transportation related damage.
• Renders routine oral and written reports of inspection results as required. All files are to be transmitted upon completion of the inspection.
• Perform other related duties as requested, including but not limited to locating vehicles and boarding rail cars and ships.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years' experience in a related field.
• Previous vehicle inspection experience and automotive knowledge is required, body and mechanical.
• 2-3 years of any automotive-related experience is strongly preferred.
• 1 year of service with Manheim Inspections recommended.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Travel 100% - Reliable transportation required. Reimbursement program dependent on number of miles driven.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Experience in navigating handheld and other documentation devices preferred.
• Motivated to work independently with remote supervision.
• Ability to multitask, follow directions and take instruction is required.
• Body, paint, and mechanical repair knowledge helpful.
• Familiarity with unibody and full-frame helpful.
• Able to lift and hold at least 30 lbs. at waist level for an extended period of time.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to crouch, bend, and kneel to look at side or underneath car.
• Reach inside or underneath vehicle.
• Near vision abilities required to find dings and scratches, paint work, hail damage, frame/unibody, other exterior damage and Interior damage.
• Able to identify exterior or interior colors.
• Able to deal with different lighting (i.e. exterior and interior lighting, natural and artificial light).

Qualifications

• Physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements.

Skills

• Detail oriented.
• Technical aptitude.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.

Benefits

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• 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.

Pay

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $20.00 - $30.00/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.

Schedule

Travel 100% - Reliable transportation required. Reimbursement program dependent on number of miles driven.