Job Responsibilities:
This position requires maintaining qualifications in three classifications: Vehicle Photography, Inspection, and Check-in. Daily work requirements will depend on current business needs and may change multiple times during the day.
Inspector:
- Inspect customer vehicles for damage, missing parts, and mechanical problems.
- Write electronic condition reports (ECR).
- Document vehicle condition for processing and sale.
- Prepare vehicles for Internet viewing with digital pictures and condition reports.
- Follow client and Manheim Inspections instructions.
- Conduct OVE courtesy walk-around inspections.
- Demonstrate safety commitment and follow safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including moving and starting vehicles.
Vehicle Photographer:
- Set up and maintain auction site image booth.
- Operate camera and equipment to capture vehicle images.
- Transfer images into vehicle condition report format.
- Ensure cameras and imaging equipment are maintained.
- Take and upload digital photographs of vehicles.
- Perform self-audits for image quality.
- Troubleshoot technical/equipment issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Vehicle Check-in Clerk:
- Input accurate vehicle information into the AS400 computer.
- Affix barcode/stock number stickers on vehicles.
- Direct transporters to proper car drop zone.
- Take digital images of vehicles upon receipt.
- Demonstrate safety commitment and follow safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting on sale days.
Qualifications:
Minimum:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Generally, less than 2 years’ experience in a related field.
- Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks, manual dexterity.
- Vision abilities required include close, distance and depth perception.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Strong technical aptitude.
- Body, paint and mechanical repair knowledge.
- Familiarity with unibody and full-frame vehicles.
- Good organizational skills needed.
- Ability to multitask, follow directions and take instruction required.
- Ability to bend, stoop, squat or kneel.
- Ability to lift and hold at least 10 lbs. at waist level for an extended period of time.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Preferred:
- 1 - 3 years of experience in the automobile field (i.e., inspections, body/mechanic shop, etc.) strongly preferred.
- 1 year of experience in photography preferred experience in digital and computer processing a plus.
- Basic computer software skills are preferred.
- Certification or education in photography a plus.
- Understanding of Baseline Inspections (Electronic Condition Report) & vehicle grading.
- 1 – 3 years of auction and/or vehicle registration experience preferred.
- Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
Work Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Work Environment:
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level. May be exposed to fumes and odors
Drug Testing:
To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the 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.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets
