How to hire a car inspection and repair manager

How to hire a car inspection and repair manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step car inspection and repair manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a car inspection and repair manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new car inspection and repair manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the car inspection and repair manager you need to hire. Certain car inspection and repair manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A car inspection and repair manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, car inspection and repair managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents car inspection and repair manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Car Inspection And Repair Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Car Inspection And Repair Manager		$14-53
   Traffic Operator	A Traffic Operator coordinates all logistic shipments and associated operations. You will be required to oversee all payments and credit negotiation demands within traffic management... Show more	$11-25
   Terminal Manager	Terminal managers are professionals who are responsible for managing workers and direct dispatching activities of logistics vehicles. These managers are required to develop relationships with corporate and operational departments so that they can ensure the company logistics standards are met... Show more	$26-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • AAR

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and maintain department credit granting policies and procedures in alignment with corporate sales strategy and bank credit oversight protocol.
   • Maintain records of air testing on rail cars in FRA database.
   • Monitor regulatory changes and firm requirement updates and make revision to policies and procedures for securities registration and insurance licensing.
   • Gain experience with several mainline micro controllers including: GE, Harmon, GEO, Safetran, Alstom.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your car inspection and repair manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A car inspection and repair manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, car inspection and repair managers' average salary in utah is 56% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level car inspection and repair managers 73% less than senior-level car inspection and repair managers.
   • Certifications. A car inspection and repair manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a car inspection and repair manager's salary.

   Average car inspection and repair manager salary

   $58,448yearly

   $28.10 hourly rate

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   Entry-level car inspection and repair manager salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a car inspection and repair manager job description

   A car inspection and repair manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a car inspection and repair manager job description:

   Car inspection and repair manager job description example

   The Manager Car Repair Billing will work with a network of Car Repair Billing managers and the Sr. Manager Car Repair Billing to ensure all customer invoicing is accurate and timely. They will also work closely with our IT professionals and vendors to ensure that rules are put in place to reduce error and capture all revenue due for work done. The Manager Car Repair Billing will also stay up to date on industry changes that may affect billing or their other duties, as well as report all known changes and progress adapting to senior management.
   Duties and Responsibilities
   The essential duties and responsibilities are listed below. Other duties may be assigned. Successfully manages all back-end rules and site / customer setup in the billing system and ERP. Works with accounting and sales when we have issues that need to be corrected or addressed. Effectively manages a team of billing professionals Supports billers and plant managers in ensuring car repair billing quality and timeliness. Meets scheduled on time reporting requirements. Maintains a professional and courteous attitude with internal and external customer regardless of customer response. Monitors industry circulars, AAR Field and Office Manuals to ensure required changes are made to shop processes and software systems. Monitor and distribute KPI reports measuring car repair billing performance to senior management. Applies strong communication skills: Effectively listens, probes situations, analyzes needs, recommends or resolves issues. Demonstrates empathy to customer complaints and applies soft skills to diffuse angry customers. Sets appropriate expectations.
   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual will possess the following knowledge, characteristics, skills and/or abilities: Self-motivated and able to influence others positively in order to exceed business customer goals. Demonstrated multi-tasking abilities. Knowledge of AAR Car Repair Billing Rules as well as AAR Field and Office Manuals Knowledge of AAR CBRDX Processincluding exception letters. Prior Experience in rail industryknowledge of freight cars is a plus. Experience with RailcarRX, Syspro, DAX365 a plus. Experience working within different reporting systems including Power BI and is able to turn data into information. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers in resolving service support issues. Verbal Integrity: honest and realistic communication of deliverables and timeframes. Consistently applies Greenbrier policies and procedures guidelines. Understands and operates within the guidelines given. Assures effective and efficient procedures for getting the work done. Eliminates inefficiencies and roadblocks. Actively pursues self-learning and self-development Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments. Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications to support functions.
   Physical Demands
   
   KEY
   
   N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation
   
   O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)
   
   F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)
   
   C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
   
   ACTIVITY
   
   Stand: O
   
   Reach Above Shoulder: O
   
   Walk: O
   
   Climb: N
   
   Sit: C
   
   Crawl: N
   
   Handling/Fingering: C
   
   Squat/Kneel: O
   
   Reach Outward: O
   
   Bend: O
   
   PUSH/PULL
   
   12 lbs. or less: N
   
   13: 25 lbs.: N
   
   26: 40 lbs.: N
   
   41: 100 lbs.: N
   
   LIFT/CARRY
   
   10 lbs. or less: N
   
   11: 20 lbs.: N
   
   21: 50 lbs.: N
   
   51: 100 lbs.: N
   
   Education and Experience
   Associates or Bachelors Degree in STEM Field Prefer two to four years related work experience
   Working Conditions
   Indoors

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right car inspection and repair manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your car inspection and repair manager job on Zippia to find and recruit car inspection and repair manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit car inspection and repair managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new car inspection and repair manager

   Once you've selected the best car inspection and repair manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new car inspection and repair manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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