Automotive Auditor

Company
Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Estimator/Auditor II

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 $19.13 - $28.65/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

Our commercial department is looking for an experienced car professional to audit condition reports and suggest recon work to clients in the auction industry. This is a fast-paced business with a great commercial team. If you are interested and willing to be trained, please apply today

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Control workflow of designated sign off area and alert management/lot operations when lot is full.
• Review vehicles after condition report and potentially test drive are completed. Check for accuracy and update/add/delete damage lines when inaccurate.
• Suggest recon work to estimators, inside/outside coordinators, and clients to improve vehicle values and condition report grades.
• Suggest a method of selling/announcing vehicles during the sign-off process.
• Verify mechanical technicians have correct test drive notes/information/codes related to repairs needed; if not, inform the test driver/management.
• Verify body work/paint times for suggested recon work.
• Add images to CR/damage lines for additional views of damage if missing or hard to view.
• Use Smart Approve technology and tablet.
• Learn & understand various account certification levels, NAAA guidelines, Arbitration guidelines, and light system; use this knowledge to qualify vehicles appropriately during sign off and suggest recon work to "upgrade" vehicles.
• Communicate with others via email and phone as needed to verify information, suggestions, pricing, vehicle issues, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 1+ years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond an HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and up to 1 year of experience or 3 years of experience in an automotive or auction industry-related field.
• Self-sufficient work ethic.
• Prior experience in the Auto Repair/Body/Maintenance industry is highly preferred.
• Maintains a professional but friendly demeanor.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills and is willing to collaborate with others.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission preferred.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination 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.

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