Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Vehicle Photographer I

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 $14.42 - $21.63/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

This position is responsible for taking pre and post recon photos on our main lot, and TRA photographs of vehicles as defined by Image Standards using our MIC 2.0 application. The Vehicle Photographer will include responsibility for Photo Booth processing as well. Additionally, this position supports uploading images captured during the inspection process. This is an outside position. Photos are taken of vehicles in cold and hot weather.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Capture and process electronic images of vehicles.

Upload all pictures associated with electronic condition reports (ECR) and verify the quality and accuracy of each photograph.

Maintain knowledge of Digital Quality Image (DQI) website.

Re-image or request re-imaging of any substandard images.

Process vehicles through the Photo Booth following available standard operating procedures (SOPs) if location is so equipped.

Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Minimum

High School Diploma/GED

Generally, less than 2 years’ experience in a related field

Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks, manual dexterity.

Vision abilities required include close, distance and depth perception.

Preferred

1 year of experience in photography preferred experience in digital and computer processing a plus.

Basic computer software skills are preferred.

Certification or education in photography a plus.

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to outdoor 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.