Vehicle Safety & Emissions Specialist

Location : Phoenix, AZ Compensation : $18 / hr About Carvana At Carvana, we sell cars, but we are not salespeople. We have made it our mission to create a hassle-free way for people to buy and sell cars. We saw a huge problem with how much of a headache it is to buy a car the traditional way, so we committed ourselves to put customer satisfaction at the core of our business, we have built a no-pressure, no-haggle online car buying experience that saves our customers time and money. Customers can search through thousands of vehicles online, see full 360-degree views of both the interior and exterior of the vehicles before deciding to go through the purchasing process. Our Customer Advocates will then either deliver the purchased vehicle to our customer's driveway using one of our kick-ass one car haulers, or they will meet our customers at one of our amazing coin-operated Vending Machines. About the team and position As a Vehicle Safety & Emissions Specialists, you will be responsible for inspecting vehicles to ensure they meet quality and safety standards, conducting state-required emissions testing, maintaining an organized lot, and detailing / cleaning vehicles to prepare them for customer deliveries. This role focuses on detailed vehicle checks, documentation, and compliance with state regulations to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory adherence, without direct customer interaction. You will be required to work primarily outdoors on a vehicle lot, with exposure to weather conditions. The shift for this position will be 4x10 (7am-6pm) and one weekend day will be required. What you'll be doing Vehicle Inspections : Perform thorough inspections of vehicles to verify quality and safety standards, including checks on brakes, tires, lights, and other critical components. Emissions Testing : Conduct state-mandated emissions tests in accordance with local regulations, ensuring vehicles meet environmental compliance standards. Vehicle Detailing / Cleaning : Clean and detail vehicles (interior and exterior) to ensure they are in pristine condition for customer deliveries, including washing, waxing, vacuuming, and cleaning windows and surfaces. Documentation : Record inspection and emissions test results accurately, reporting any defects or non-compliance issues to supervisors. Lot Organization : Move, park, and organize vehicles on the lot to maintain an orderly and accessible inventory. Safety Compliance : Ensure all vehicles meet safety requirements, identifying and flagging any issues for further inspection. Regulatory Adherence : Stay updated on state emissions and safety regulations, ensuring all processes comply with legal standards. Team Collaboration : Work closely with service technicians, delivery associates, and management to ensure smooth operations and timely vehicle processing for customer deliveries. What you should have :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems, safety standards, and emissions testing procedures preferred.
• Experience in automotive inspection, lot management, or vehicle detailing preferred
• Certification in emissions testing (if required by state).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects or issues.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Physical ability to move vehicles, stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform detailing tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills. What we'll offer in return
• Full-Time Hourly Position.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. Other requirements To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.
• The ability to walk / stand and sustain physical activity for extended periods of time (8+ hours)
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Requires high and low levels of movement with the ability to reach with arms, twist, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, and squat.
• Requires the grasping, carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of items of 50lbs.
• Frequent driving requires excellent visual activity and manual dexterity. Reasonable accommodations may be granted to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Legal stuff Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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