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Mobile Vehicle Inspector conducting on-site dealer-lot vehicle inspections for Cox Automotive’s Manheim marketplace. Documenting condition, managing territory schedules, and building dealer relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct on-site vehicle condition inspections for dealer clients within an assigned territory
- Locate, start, move, inspect, and safely return vehicles on dealer client lots
- Verify vehicle identification, VINs, mileage, sub-series, and options
- Accurately enter inspection data into systems
- Inspect and document exterior condition, including tires, frame, glass, panels, and mechanical components
- Inspect and document interior condition, including seating, dashboard, and installed options
- Perform basic mechanical checks across powertrain, drivetrain, and electrical components
- Identify and document damage, missing components, and inoperable features
- Build trust and strong relationships with dealer clients
- Educate clients on Manheim Marketplace and mobile inspection services
- Proactively engage dealers to increase inspection volume and participation
- Use data, insights, and partner input to maximize inspection efficiency and territory productivity
- Adapt to changes in daily appointments and schedules
- Prepare and submit daily activity and production reports
- Use Salesforce.com for reporting, lead management, and customer performance tracking
- Collaborate with Wholesale Specialists, peers, and other Manheim teams
- Contribute to process enhancement in a continuous improvement and Lean environment
- Maintain production expectations established by leadership
- Follow safety and health procedures and participate in Safety Excellence initiatives
- Comply with Manheim inspection standards, including the NAAA Frame/Structure Damage Policy
- Perform other duties as assigned
- For Level 1, conduct basic inspections and develop knowledge of inspection standards and client expectations
- For Level 2, independently conduct detailed inspections, manage schedules, build dealer relationships, and support continuous improvement
- For Senior Level, perform advanced inspections, mentor peers, support onboarding, and serve as a subject matter resource
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required for Level 1
- Level 2: High School Diploma or GED plus 3+ years of experience in a related field, or any level degree/certification beyond a high school diploma/GED, or 5 years’ experience in a related field
- Senior Level: High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years’ experience in a related field, or any level degree/certification beyond a high school diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience, or 7 years’ experience in a related field
- Minimal automotive knowledge preferred for Level 1
- 0–1 years of automotive-related experience preferred for Level 1
- 1–2 years of automotive-related experience preferred for Level 2
- Previous vehicle inspection experience required for Senior Level
- Strong automotive knowledge (body and mechanical) required for Senior Level
- 2–3 years of automotive-related experience strongly preferred for Senior Level
- 1 year of service with Manheim Inspections recommended
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record required
- Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the role within required timeframes
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, increasing independence, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills
- 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 the future
- Must clear a pre-employment drug test
- Must comply with drug-free workplace policies
Benefits:
- Monthly performance incentive based on inspection volume; approximately $750 per month at target production and $1,000+ per month for top performers
- Guaranteed incentive during the first three full months
- Reimbursement for business use of a personal vehicle
- Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month
- Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- Bereavement leave
- Time off to vote
- Jury duty leave
- Volunteer time off
- Military leave
- Parental leave
- Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement planning (401(k))
- Sick leave
- Flexible vacation/wellness days
- PTO
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities
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