Inspector Apprentice (Manheim)
- Location
- Kansas City MO
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group
Vehicle Operations Job Profile
Inspector Apprentice Management Level
Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option
No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location Travel %
No Work Shift
Day Compensation Hourly base pay rate is $13.70 - $20.53/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program. Job Description
PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
- Verify vehicle identification and enter accurate vehicle information into the inspection system limited to correct VIN, mileage and sub series
- Inspect vehicle equipment and options, documenting results including damage, missing or inoperable items
- Inspect and record vehicle exterior condition, including but not limited to tires, frame, glass, panels and mechanical components
- Inspect and record the vehicle interior condition, including but not limited to seats, dashboard and options
- Complete and verify data entry in support of documentation of vehicle condition
- Perform and document post sale inspections (PSI) and walk around inspections in support of online vehicle exchange (OVE) process.
- Other duties as needed or required
Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills:
- High School Diploma/GED preferred , OR less than 2 years of related work experience.
- Minimal knowledge of automotive body and mechanical work
- Must pass Inspector Certification Exam within 90 days
- Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to multitask and must be detail orientated
- Experience in navigating handheld and other documentation devices preferred
- Regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.
- Frequently required to crouch, bend and kneel to look at side or underneath car. Strength to lift hood or trunk. Bend while performing audits. Reach inside or underneath vehicle
- Near vision abilities required to find dings and scratches, paint work, hail damage, frame/unibody, other exterior damage and Interior damage. Able to identify exterior or interior colors
- Ability to deal with different lighting (i.e., exterior and interior lighting, natural and artificial light)
- Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes in order to meet business requirements.
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. Benefits
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. About Us
Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s 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.
EOE, including disability/vets
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.
From CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC's careers page (Workday), checked 31 Oct 2026.
How to apply
- Select Apply on cox.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com. It opens CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC's own application form in a new tab, run on Workday.
- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 25 Sept 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job