Inspector II; Manheim

Job Overview

Inspector II – Vehicle Operations at Cox Automotive. Must work at one of the Cox locations. The hourly base pay ranges from $15.10 to $22.69, depending on location and candidate qualifications. Additional compensation such as commission or incentive may also apply.

• Perform vehicle inspections and prepare documentation of overall vehicle condition for the sale of client/customer consigned vehicles, both in lane and online.
• Verify vehicle identification and enter basic identification information into the database.
• Inspect vehicle equipment, options, and exterior damage, then record results in the database.
• Inspect and record interior condition, tires, frame, and mechanical components.
• Complete and verify data entry to support vehicle condition documentation.
• Conduct post‑sale inspections (PSI) and enter results in the appropriate database.
• Perform and document walk‑around inspections for the online vehicle exchange (OVE) process.
• Review completed vehicle condition reports with inspectors, confirm findings, and provide advice.
• Attend meetings to share and receive job‑related information and complete required training.

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Alternative qualifications include a higher degree or certification plus related experience; or 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Safe driver status required and valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer software skills.
• Ability to multitask, follow directions, and remain detail oriented.
• Mechanical, estimating, and/or body shop experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of body, paint, and mechanical repair preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with unibody and full‑frame vehicles.
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to crouch, bend, and kneel for vehicle inspection.
• Strength to lift hood or trunk and stand while performing audits.
• Ability to reach inside or beneath vehicles.
• Near‑vision required to detect exterior and interior damage and color identification.
• Ability to handle varying lighting conditions.

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Moderate noise levels.
• Potential exposure to fumes and odors.

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off (PTO) each month.
• Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).
• Paid days off for sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.

Cox Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and 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 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 is available now or in the future.