Vehicle Inspection Specialist

Openlane; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

RRSP with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

OPENLANE is seeking a Vehicle Inspection Specialist to perform on-site vehicle inspections at our Richmond facility. You will assess wear, damage, and prior repairs, conduct road tests when needed, and document findings for auction readiness.

The role requires comfort with weather exposure, a valid Class 5 license, and reliability. Experience with vehicle-related tools is a plus, and safety is prioritized across all inspections.

Qualifications

• Observant and detail-oriented inspector ensuring vehicle presentation quality.
• Responsible for inspection of wear, damage, prior repairs and road tests as needed.
• Knowledgeable with industry tools like OBD scanners, paint meters, and related software/hardware.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles on-site at OPENLANE Vehicle Logistics Centers.
• Identify signs of wear, neglect, damage, or prior repairs.
• Conduct road tests and document findings for auctions and revenue impact.

Skills

Observant

Responsible

Knowledgeable

Safe

Reliable transportation

Tools

OBD Scanners

Paint meters

Mobile inspection tools

Job description

## Vehicle Inspection SpecialistApply: Onsite: CAN - BC - Richmond (Vancouver): Full time: Posted Today: R-254893**Who We Are:** At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. **What We Offer:*** Competitive pay* Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)* Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match* Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization* Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement**We’re Looking For:**We are seeking a dedicated Vehicle Inspection Specialist to work as part of our inspection solutions team. In this role, you will be responsible for the on-site inspection process on various vehicles at our OPENLANE Vehicle Logistics Centers. Whether you’re a seasoned vet, new to the industry but willing to learn, or just a car enthusiast, this job is for you!**Our Inspectors Are:*** **Observant.** No detail gets past you, you are the last line of defense when it comes to how we present our vehicles to our clients.* **Responsible**for the inspection of vehicles for signs of wear, tear, neglect, damage, previous repair, or structural damage. You will also complete road tests as needed.* **Knowledgeable.**You understand how to use technology such as mobile inspection tools, OBD Scanners, paint meters, and other industry leading hardware and software.* **Safe**. We have a high regard for safety, you should too. This role will require you to perform your work in all types of weather conditions.**You Will:*** **Be a master of your craft.** Through initial and continuous training, you will develop a thorough understanding of industry best practices and standards.* **Be a problem Solver.** Sometimes the day changes and you will help in unexpected ways, but hey, who doesn’t like knocking a curveball out of the park?* **Be a proud ambassador.** The work you do directly impacts how that vehicle performs at our auctions and affects the bottom line of revenue generated; pride in your work is a non-negotiable.**Must Have’s:*** A valid Class 5 drivers license.* A strong work ethic, we can teach you the rest.* Motor vehicle/criminal background checks for all positions.* Reliable transportation.* Willingness to work in an outdoor environment with varying weather conditions.**Nice to Have’s:*** Experience working around vehicles and within the automotive industry.**Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!** **Note:** This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbents in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instruction or duties requested by an authorized person. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.**Compensation Range of**Hourly: $21.00 - $21.00(Depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors.)**Bonus Range**Target Bonus Range: $0.00 - $750.00