Vehicle Inspector I (Manheim)

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 18,873 - 28,282; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC is seeking a Vehicle Operations Inspector I, responsible for verifying vehicle information and conducting thorough inspections based on work order details. This role requires a high school diploma and offers a pay range of $13.70 to $20.53 per hour, with no remote work option.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be physically capable of lifting items and working outdoors. Benefits include paid time off, health care insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Less than 2 years of experience (generally).
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift and hold at least 10 lbs at waist level.

Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle information based on work order.
• Prepare and complete necessary documentation.
• Conduct inspections and write condition reports.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask and follow directions

Strong technical understanding

Advanced computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company: Cox Automotive. Position: Vehicle Operations Inspector I (Management Level Individual Contributor). Location: Must work at a specified Cox location (no remote option). Compensation: Hourly base pay ranges from $13.70 to $20.53 per hour, and the role may include additional compensation such as commission or incentive programs. Work shift: day; travel may be required.

Job Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle information based on work order information – identify damage, missing parts, and mechanical problems by inspecting all customer vehicles at time of receipt (interior, exterior, odometer reading, trunk area, engine compartment), noting any damage or repair to frame/paint, engine noise, AC/heater operation, radio, tire condition, etc.
• Prepare and complete all necessary documentation.
• Set up system for day‑end; perform day‑end procedures.
• Maintain knowledge to ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
• Write electronic condition reports (ECR).
• Conduct OVE courtesy walk‑around inspections.
• Maintain knowledge of system capabilities, needed/job‑relevant software packages, and web‑based applications.
• Maintain a working knowledge of improvements and changes concerning body mechanical, frame labor, inspection techniques, etc.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following safety and health procedures and modeling related behaviors.
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Less than 2 years of experience (generally).
• Valid driver's license and a safe driver status.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, squat, or kneel; lift and hold at least 10 lbs at waist level, lift up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding with good organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, follow directions, and take instruction.
• Advanced computer skills.

Work Environment

Exposure to outdoor weather and inclement conditions (100% outdoors). Moderate noise level. May be exposed to fumes and odors.

May be required to work overtime (more than 40 hours per week) as business needs dictate.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, a pre‑employment drug test is required. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre‑employment drug test for marijuana for this position. We are a drug‑free workplace; possession, use, or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

• Employees eligible for a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays per year.
• Additional paid time off options: bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).
• Paid days off such as sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.

EEO Statement

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – all qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.