Inspector Apprentice (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, is hiring an Inspector Apprentice in Riverside, CA. You’ll receive hands-on training from experienced team members as you inspect vehicles and document their condition. No prior experience or education is required, and we provide the training you need to succeed.

You’ll learn the inspection process, create accurate vehicle records, and support daily operations. This role offers practical skill-building with an iconic automotive brand and clear path to growth

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license and safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Verify VIN, year, make, model, subseries and mileage in the inspection system.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and options; document damage, repairs, structural issues.
• Evaluate exterior condition: tires, frame, body panels, mechanical components.
• Document interior condition: seats, dashboard, vehicle options.
• Complete and verify data entry.
• Perform other duties such as jump-starting, moving, and photographing vehicles.

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

As an Inspector Apprentice at Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, you’ll receive hands‑on training from experienced team members as you inspect vehicles and document their condition. This is an opportunity to build valuable skills and career stability with an iconic automotive brand. Ready to drive your automotive career forward? No previous experience or education is required. We’ll provide the training you need to succeed.

What You’ll Do

You’ll learn about the inspection process and create accurate vehicle records that support daily operations. You will:

• Verify vehicle identification and enter information into the inspection system, including VIN, year, make, model, subseries and mileage.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and options, documenting results such as damage, previous repairs, structural issues and missing or inoperable items.
• Evaluate and record the exterior condition of vehicles, including but not limited to tires, frame, glass, body panels and mechanical components.
• Document the interior condition of vehicles, including but not limited to seats, dashboard and vehicle options.
• Complete and verify data entry.
• Perform other duties as needed, including jump‑starting, moving and photographing vehicles.

Who You Are

You enjoy learning new skills and are committed to doing quality work. You also have the following:

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles
• Minimal knowledge of automotive body and mechanical work
• 1 year of body shop, mechanical, claims adjuster or estimating experience
• Experience in navigating handheld and other documentation devices
• Ability to pass Inspector Certification Exam within 90 days

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to crouch, bend and kneel to inspect sides and underside of vehicles.
• Must be able to lift a hood or trunk and reach inside or underneath vehicles as needed.
• Requires near‑vision abilities to identify dings, scratches, paint work, hail damage, frame or unibody damage and other interior and exterior defects. Must be able to identify interior and exterior colors.
• Ability to work effectively under various lighting conditions, including indoor and outdoor settings and natural and artificial light.

Work Environment

This role involves frequent exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions.