Vehicle Inspection Specialist

Who We Are:
At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)

• Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match

• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization

• Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement

Who we’re looking for:

We are seeking a Vehicle Inspection Specialist (VIS) with experience in the automotive industry. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working as a vehicle inspector, or comes with experience as automotive apprentice or in a related automotive operations role. Reporting to the Operations Manager and accountable to the Vehicle Inspection Team Lead, the VIS is responsible for completing inspections using our established processes, including off site inspections for our 45-minute auction platform.

You Are:

• Detailed. You have a keen attention to detail and pridefully deliver quality work.
• Accountable. You readily accept feedback and look to identify opportunities for improvement, taking initiative to enhance the quality and efficiency of inspections.
• Reliable. We have a steady volume of inspections to complete with service timelines to meet, so consistency and reliability is a must.
• Careful. Working around vehicles, safety is a top priority and you ensure you are working in a safe manner at all times.

You Will:

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of OPENLANE policies, processes, and procedures and the tools used in the conduct of vehicle inspections.
• Inspect vehicles for signs of wear, tear, neglect, damage, previous repair, or structural damage
• Complete inspection of vehicles and ensure adherence to the defined program for the customer, including completing road test if required by contract or inspection type
• Capture data accurately on a mobile device, work comfortably with software and technology.
• Keep current on technology updates, new releases, and product development
• Understand the functionality and ability to use tools such as paint meter, OBD scanner etc.
• May be required to travel offsite; or to work evenings and weekends, to complete inspections when required

Must Haves:

• 1-2 years’ related experience in completing vehicle inspections at OPENLANE or equivalent automotive experience
• Experience / Knowledge of the automotive industry required
• Valid Drivers’ license is required
• Confident working in a technology focused environment

Nice to Have’s:

• Experience working around vehicles and within the automotive industry.

Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbents in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instruction or duties requested by an authorized person. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Compensation Range of

Hourly: $23.00 - $23.00 CAD

(Depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors.)

Bonus Range

Target Bonus Range: $0.00 - $750.00 CAD Quarterly