Senior Mobile Vehicle Condition Inspector, Lot Auditor

Cox Enterprises

Sr Mobile Vehicle Condition Inspector providing expert inspections and audits for clients on site. Handling vehicles for condition assessments and collaborating with automotive partners.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeCincinnati • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $18 - $27 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct a thorough vehicle inspection at an expert level
Responsible for area audits through a physical count of client vehicles, in addition to an audit of dealer’s records including the sale, disposition and proceeds of the vehicles in question
Responsible for reconciling dealer and Cox customer physical counts, and in some cases, facilitating payment from dealer to finance company
Locate, start, move, inspect, and return vehicles on dealer/clients’ lot safely
Verify vehicle identification and enter accurate vehicle information into the inspection system 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
Perform basic mechanical checks on vehicles including powertrain, drivetrain, and electrical components
Will assist lower-level mobile inspectors to navigate more complex inspections and client relationships
Prepare and provide daily activity reports for management
Be able to pivot and adapt to changes in daily appointments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of each dealer visit
Develop strong knowledge of clients in territory and work together with partners to keep them active with Manheim mobile inspections through regular, pro-active on lot engagement
Collaborate with the Wholesale Specialist team, peers, other Manheim workgroups, and auctions

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years’ experience in a related field
The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level of degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience; or 7 years’ experience in related field
Previous vehicle inspection experience and automotive knowledge is required, body and mechanical
2-3 years of any automotive-related experience is strongly preferred
1 year of service with Manheim Inspections recommended
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required
Travel 100% - Reliable transportation required
Good communication and interpersonal skills required
Strong technical aptitude
Must be detail oriented
Experience in navigating handheld and other documentation devices preferred
Motivated to work independently with remote supervision
Ability to multitask, follow directions and take instruction is required
Body, paint, and mechanical repair knowledge helpful
Familiarity with unibody and full-frame helpful

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Additional paid time off in the form of 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)

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Hard Skills & Tools

vehicle inspectionmechanical checksVIN verificationdamage documentationinterior condition inspectionexterior condition inspectionpowertrain knowledgedrivetrain knowledgeelectrical components knowledgeautomotive knowledge

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsdetail orientedtechnical aptitudeability to multitaskadaptabilityindependent workcollaborationproactive engagementinstruction following

Certifications

High School DiplomaGEDvalid driver's license