Initial Inspection Technician

Holmes-Motors-Inc; D'Iberville (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO & Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Holmes Motors Inc. in Mississippi is seeking an Automotive Initial Inspection Technician to identify mechanical, safety, and condition issues before a vehicle moves forward in our reconditioning process.

You will road-test, inspect visually, document findings, perform oil changes, and use diagnostic equipment to ensure each vehicle is ready for its next step, while maintaining logs and coordinating with other departments.

Qualifications

• Practical automotive mechanical knowledge and hands-on work.
• Attention to detail in documenting findings.
• Familiarity with automotive diagnostic equipment is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a fast-moving team.
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues to move vehicles forward.

Responsibilities

• Road-test vehicles to identify noises, drivability issues, and other concerns.
• Visually inspect exteriors, interiors, undercarriage, and engine bay for damage or wear.
• Document findings and request needed parts to complete repairs.
• Perform oil changes and document the service.
• Use diagnostic tools to scan vehicles for warning codes and record results.
• Replace tires and TPMS sensors as needed; balance tires as required.
• Inspect and replace worn brake components and check lights.
• Ensure all work is complete before releasing the vehicle and enter notes in the app.
• Complete required paperwork and daily logs; assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical knowledge

Attention to detail

Diagnostic equipment familiarity

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Job description

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.

We're looking for a hands‑on Automotive Initial Inspection Technician who knows vehicles, notices the little things, and takes pride in getting the job done right. You'll be responsible for identifying mechanical, safety, and condition issues before a vehicle moves through the rest of our reconditioning process.

This isn't a position where you'll spend your day doing the same repair over and over. You'll inspect, diagnose, maintain, repair, document, and make sure each vehicle is ready for its next step.

What You'll Actually Do

As an Initial Inspection Technician, you'll:

• 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.

Full Time - Monday thru Friday 6:30 am - 3:30

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life benefits
• PTO & Vacation
• Paid Holiday

Requirements

What We're Looking For

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.

Catch the problem. Document it. Fix what you can. Get the vehicle moving.

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.