New Car Vehicle Inspector II

Cox Enterprises

. Conduct quality assurance and transportation vehicle inspections at designated locations .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRhode Island • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting thorough vehicle inspections, documenting damage accurately, and ensuring quality standards in fast-paced environments. Possesses strong automotive knowledge and the ability to make analytical decisions based on defined guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vehicle Inspection ExperienceAutomotive KnowledgeDetail-OrientedStrong Technical AptitudeValid Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceDamage DocumentationAnalytical Decision MakingRoot-Cause AnalysisBody Repair KnowledgeMechanical Repair KnowledgeUnibody FamiliarityFull-Frame FamiliarityHandheld Device NavigationData Transmission

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to MultitaskAbility to Follow DirectionsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Handheld ComputerDigital Camera

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDPre-Employment Drug Test Clearance

Industry Keywords

Transportation Vehicle InspectionsAutomotive IndustryInspection ReportsFast-Paced EnvironmentsOutdoor Work Conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct quality assurance and transportation vehicle inspections at designated locations
Perform consistent inspections on newly manufactured vehicles
Inspect vehicles for impact damage, vandalism, factory defects, restraint failure damage, accidents, weather-related damage, and transportation-related damage
Document and code damage and provide verification codes for trucking companies before dealership delivery
Complete inspections in demanding outdoor environments and fast-paced, multi-organization facilities
Ensure inspection quality, consistent standards, accurate data transmission, and timely completion
Make analytical inspection decisions using defined guidelines
Conduct inspections on facility grounds and aboard rail cars
Document and record vehicle damage using a handheld computer and digital camera
Assist with root-cause analysis of transportation-related damage
Prepare routine oral and written inspection reports
Transmit all files upon completion of inspection
Locate vehicles and board rail cars and ships as needed
Complete special projects and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years’ experience in a related field; alternatively, any level of degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience, or 7 years’ experience in a related field
Previous vehicle inspection experience and automotive knowledge, body and mechanical, required
2–3 years of automotive-related experience strongly preferred
1 year of service with Manheim Inspections recommended
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required
Reliable transportation required
Good communication and interpersonal skills required
Strong technical aptitude
Detail-oriented
Experience navigating handheld and other documentation devices preferred
Ability to work independently with remote supervision
Ability to multitask, follow directions, and take instruction required
Body, paint, and mechanical repair knowledge helpful
Familiarity with unibody and full-frame helpful
Ability to lift and hold at least 30 lbs. at waist level for an extended period
Regular attendance and availability
Ability to stand, walk, talk, and hear regularly
Ability to crouch, bend, kneel, lift hoods or trunks, and reach inside or underneath vehicles
Near vision ability to identify vehicle damage and colors
Ability to work in different lighting conditions
Physical ability and mental acuity to execute duties within required timeframes
Must clear a pre-employment drug test
Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; no OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, or visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)
Reimbursement program dependent on number of miles driven