Vehicle Inspector: Precision Inspections & Data Capture

Carvana; Manville (NJ); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Quality Benefits

Holiday and Paid Time Off

Education and Equipment Reimbursement

Matching 401(k)

Career Path Opportunities

And More!

Job summary

ADESA, a Carvana owned company, is seeking a Vehicle Inspector to assess vehicle condition, capture data on a handheld device, and professionally interact with dealers and consumers. The role emphasizes accurate reporting, timely inspections, and collaboration with the sales team.

Inspectors must handle wear, damage, and previous repairs, ensure adherence to program requirements, and stay current with technology updates and product development. Some positions may involve road tests.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years old.
• Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must have the ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools.
• 1 year Automotive experience: Repair Shop, Educational, Hobby
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability to enter data on a hand held device
• Ability to identify previous repair after appropriate training
• Ability to identify basic mechanical issues (sludge, suspension damage, radiator damage)

Responsibilities

• Communicate in a professional manner with customers (dealer or consumer).
• Resolve any customer inquiries in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner; advise management of all complaints or incidents.
• Ensure internal and external customers receive prompt, efficient, and courteous attention.
• Inspect vehicles for signs of wear, tear, neglect, damage, previous repair, mechanical or structural damage.
• Complete inspection of vehicles and ensure adherence to the defined program for the customer.
• Capture data accurately on a mobile device, and work comfortably with software and technology.
• Deliver results in a timely manner.
• Maintain productivity levels as set forth by management.
• Deliver consistent, accurate inspections with a minimal rate of errors in accordance with reasonable expectations set forth by management.
• Collaborate with management and sales team members on customer needs with insights to improve services provided.
• Maintain equipment and tools properly and advise the manager of any equipment maintenance or breakdown needed.
• Ensure vehicles are in clean condition with radios, seats, mirrors, and other convenience items in the same position as when the vehicle arrives.
• Submit completed condition reports using the appropriate technology made available to you to complete the vehicle inspection.
• Complete road test if required by contract or inspection type
• Keep current on technology updates, new releases, and product development
• Understand the functionality and ability to use tools such as paint meter, OBD scanner, etc.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and expertise in areas of competitor products
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Driver's license

Automotive experience

Mechanical aptitude

Data entry on handheld device

Identify basic mechanical issues

Vehicle inspection

Tools

Paint meter

OBD scanner

Mobile device software

Job description

ADESA, a Carvana owned company, is seeking a Vehicle Inspector to assess vehicle condition, capture data on a handheld device, and professionally interact with dealers and consumers. The role emphasizes accurate reporting, timely inspections, and collaboration with the sales team.

Inspectors must handle wear, damage, and previous repairs, ensure adherence to program requirements, and stay current with technology updates and product development. Some positions may involve road tests.