Initial Inspection Technician

Vesta1; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

PTO & Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Holmes Motors in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Automotive Initial Inspection Technician to join our hands-on service team. You will road-test, visually inspect, document findings, perform oil changes, use diagnostic tools, replace tires and brakes, and ensure every vehicle meets our standards before it leaves the lot.

The ideal candidate enjoys practical automotive work, pays attention to detail, can work independently in a fast-paced shop, and communicates findings clearly to the team.

Qualifications

• Must have a practical automotive mechanical knowledge and enjoy hands-on work.
• Able to recognize when something doesn't sound, feel, look, or operate correctly.
• Able to use automotive diagnostic equipment.
• Pay attention to details and document work accurately.

Responsibilities

• Road-test vehicles on an established route to identify unusual noises and drivability concerns.
• Perform a complete visual inspection on a lift and document findings.
• Document findings and request parts needed to complete repairs.
• Perform an oil change and document service.
• Use diagnostic equipment to scan vehicles for warning codes and record results.
• Replace tires and TPMS sensors when needed and balance tires.
• Inspect and replace worn brake components as needed.
• Check lights and replace bulbs as necessary.
• Enter inspection findings into the Holmes Motors App and route vehicles to next department.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Hands-on aptitude

Attention to detail

Diagnostic equipment use

Tools

Automotive diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Be the First Set of Eyes on Every Vehicle. Catch It Before It Moves Forward.

At Holmes Motors, every vehicle has to start somewhere—and it starts with Initial Inspection.

What You'll Actually Do

• Road-test vehicles on an established route to identify unusual noises, vibrations, drivability concerns, and other issues that need attention.
• Put vehicles on a lift and perform a complete visual inspection, including the exterior, interior, undercarriage, and under the hood, looking for damage and missing, broken, or worn components.
• Accurately document everything you find and identify/request parts needed to complete repairs.
• Perform an oil change on every assigned vehicle and properly document the service.
• Use diagnostic equipment to scan vehicles for warning codes when dashboard warning lights are present and record the results.
• Replace tires and TPMS sensors when needed.
• Balance tires after replacement or when diagnosing vibration concerns.
• Inspect and replace worn or out-of-spec brake components as needed.
• Check all running, driving, and exterior lights; replace failed bulbs/components and document deficiencies.
• Perform a final check to verify all Initial Inspection work has been completed before releasing the vehicle.
• Enter inspection findings and completed work into the Holmes Motors App.
• Route vehicles to the appropriate next department
• Complete required paperwork and daily production/work logs.
• Assist with other day-to-day departmental responsibilities as assigned.
• Make second keys as needed.

Employment Details

• Full Time - Monday thru Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life benefits
• PTO & Vacation
• Paid Holiday

What We're Looking For

• Have practical automotive mechanical knowledge and enjoy hands-on work.
• Can recognize when something doesn't sound, feel, look, or operate correctly.
• Are comfortable performing basic maintenance and repair work.
• Know how—or are able to learn how—to use automotive diagnostic equipment.
• Pay attention to details and document your work accurately.
• Understand that finding a problem is only part of the job—communicating it clearly matters too.
• Can work independently while also being part of a fast-moving automotive team.
• Take pride in leaving a vehicle better than you found it.

You May Be a Great Fit If You

• Have practical automotive mechanical knowledge and enjoy hands-on work.
• Can recognize when something doesn't sound, feel, look, or operate correctly.
• Are comfortable performing basic maintenance and repair work.
• Know how—or are able to learn how—to use automotive diagnostic equipment.
• Pay attention to details and document your work accurately.
• Understand that finding a problem is only part of the job—communicating it clearly matters too.
• Can work independently while also being part of a fast-moving automotive team.
• Take pride in leaving a vehicle better than you found it.

Position Requirements

Candidates must have a valid driver's license, be available to work a 40-hour workweek, have the hand tools necessary to perform assigned work, be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, and be able to work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions when needed.

If you’re the kind of person who hears a vibration and immediately wants to know why, notices the missing lug nut everyone else walked past, or can't stand sending unfinished work down the line...

We want to talk to you.

Join Holmes Motors as an Automotive Initial Inspection Technician and help set the standard every vehicle has to meet.