Vehicle Inspector II (Manheim)

What You’ll Do

• Cover letter
• Conduct a thorough vehicle inspection.
• Locate, start, move, inspect, and return vehicles on dealer/clients’ lot safely.
• Verify vehicle identification and enter accurate vehicle information into the inspection system to correct VIN, mileage, and sub series.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and options, documenting results including damage, missing or inoperable items.
• Inspect and record vehicle exterior condition, including but not limited to tires, frame, glass, panels, and mechanical components.
• Inspect and record the vehicle interior condition, including but not limited to seats, dashboard, and options.
• Perform basic mechanical checks on vehicles including powertrain, drivetrain, and electrical components.
• Prepare and provide daily activity reports for management.
• Be able to pivot and adapt to changes in daily appointments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of each dealer visit.
• Develop strong knowledge of clients in territory and work together with partners to keep them active with Manheim mobile inspections through regular, pro-active on lot engagement.
• Receive data and insight from partners and leverage to maximize volume of units inspected on dealer lots.
• Represent Cox Automotive as a brand ambassador and provide premier client experience by interfacing regularly core clients and ensuring satisfaction.
• Functions as a solid team player and works closely with the Wholesale Specialist team, peers, other Manheim workgroups and auctions.
• Utilize SalesForce.com for reporting, lead input and customer performance reviews.
• Understand NAAA Frame/Structure Damage Policy.
• Work in a continuous improvement/Lean environment and encouraged to drive a lean culture.
• Maintain production expectations set by the leader.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification

• High School Diploma/GED required and 3 years of any automotive related experience.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Some travel may be required.
• Reimbursement program dependent on number of miles driven.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be detail orientated.
• Motivated to work independently with remote supervision.
• Able to multitask, follow directions and take instruction is required.
• 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.
• Bend while performing audits.
• Strength to lift hood or trunk.
• Able to identify exterior or interior colors.
• Able 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 to meet business requirements.