Mobile Vehicle Condition Inspector

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Perform on-site inspections of vehicle conditions for dealer clients within a designated region.

• Identify, start, move, inspect, and safely return vehicles located on dealer client lots.

• Confirm vehicle identification, VINs, mileage, sub-series, and options; ensure precise data entry in the system.

• Assess and record the condition of the vehicle's exterior and interior, including tires, frame, glass, panels, mechanical parts, seating, dashboard, and installed features.

• Carry out basic mechanical inspections across powertrain, drivetrain, and electrical systems.

• Detect and record damage, missing parts, or non-functional features.

• Establish trust with dealer clients and provide education on Manheim Marketplace and mobile inspection services.

• Engage with dealers to boost inspection volume and sustain active involvement.

• Leverage data, insights, and partner feedback to enhance inspection efficiency and productivity in the territory.

• Adjust to changes in daily appointments and schedules to ensure adequate dealer coverage.

• Prepare and submit daily activity and production reports.

• Utilize Salesforce.com for reporting, lead management, and tracking customer performance.

• Collaborate with Wholesale Specialists, colleagues, and other Manheim teams to ensure client success.

• Contribute to ongoing improvement and Lean process enhancement initiatives.

• Meet production expectations while adhering to safety, health, compliance, and Manheim inspection standards.

• Engage in Safety Excellence initiatives.

• Level 2: Independently perform detailed and complex inspections, manage schedules, develop client relationships, and support continual enhancement.

• Senior Level: Conduct advanced inspections, mentor colleagues, assist with onboarding, and act as a subject matter resource.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess or be willing to obtain a NY State Body Damage Estimator License by the time of hire.

• A valid driver's license with a safe driving history is required.

• Capability to meet the physical and mental demands of the role within the necessary timeframes.

• Level 1: A High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Level 1: Basic automotive knowledge is preferred (body and mechanical).

• Level 1: 0–1 years of automotive-related experience is preferred.

• Level 2: A High School Diploma or GED plus 3+ years of experience in a related field; alternatives include any degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED, or 5 years of experience in a related field.

• Level 2: 1–2 years of automotive-related experience is preferred.

• Senior Level: A High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years of experience in a related field; alternatives include any degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED and 3 years of experience, or 7 years of experience in a related field.

• Senior Level: Previous experience in vehicle inspection is required.

• Senior Level: Strong automotive knowledge (body and mechanical) is required.

• Senior Level: 2–3 years of automotive-related experience is strongly preferred.

• Senior Level: 1 year of service with Manheim Inspections is recommended.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

• Must be legally 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 the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance incentive based on inspection volume: $750/month at target volume, with top performers earning $1,000+/month.

• Guaranteed incentive during the first three full months of employment.

• Reimbursement for business use of a personal vehicle is provided.

• A minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off each month.

• Seven paid holidays observed throughout the calendar year.

• Bereavement leave is offered.

• Time off for voting is available.

• Jury duty leave is provided.

• Volunteer time off is encouraged.

• Military leave is available.

• Parental leave is offered.

• Health care insurance options (medical, dental, vision) are provided.

• Retirement planning (401(k)) is available.

• Paid days off, including sick leave and flexible vacation/wellness days and/or PTO.

• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities.