Safety-Certified Vehicle Inspector & Technician

JBC VENTURES LLC; Kaysville (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

GP Motor Company in Utah is seeking a Safety Certified Technician to inspect newly acquired vehicles and determine their mechanical and safety readiness before they move through the reconditioning process.

This hands-on role identifies mechanical and safety concerns, documents findings, completes assigned repairs, and coordinates work outside the technician’s scope to verify that required repairs are completed. You will own each vehicle from inspection through final clearance.

Qualifications

• Automotive inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, or repair experience.
• Utah safety inspection certification or the ability to obtain the certification required for the position.
• Strong knowledge of automotive mechanical and safety systems.
• Ability to identify mechanical deficiencies and determine appropriate next steps.
• Ability to complete assigned repairs safely and correctly.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vehicles and priorities.
• Dependable communication and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mechanical and safety inspections on newly acquired vehicles.
• Inspect brakes, tires, steering, suspension, lighting, glass, fluids, batteries, HVAC systems, safety equipment, and other mechanical components.
• Record inspection results, measurements, photographs, mechanical deficiencies, and recommended repairs.
• Evaluate applicable vehicles for Utah safety certification requirements.
• Complete mechanical repairs that fall within the established scope of the position.
• Identify and route repairs requiring specialized work, outside vendors, additional parts, authorization, or management involvement.
• Verify that repairs affecting safety or certification have been completed correctly.
• Maintain accurate documentation throughout the inspection and repair process.
• Assign and account for vehicle keys through the KeyTrack system.
• Clearly communicate vehicle status, unresolved concerns, delays, and required next steps.
• Place vehicles with unresolved mechanical or safety concerns on a properly documented Mechanical Hold.
• Clear vehicles for the next stage of reconditioning once mechanical and safety requirements have been satisfied.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work area.

Skills

Automotive inspection

Inspection documentation

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

Communication

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

Utah safety inspection certification

Job description

GP Motor Company in Utah is seeking a Safety Certified Technician to inspect newly acquired vehicles and determine their mechanical and safety readiness before they move through the reconditioning process.

This hands-on role identifies mechanical and safety concerns, documents findings, completes assigned repairs, and coordinates work outside the technician’s scope to verify that required repairs are completed. You will own each vehicle from inspection through final clearance.