About the role
Overview
Used Equipment Inspector
Quinn Company, your local Caterpillar dealer City of Industry, California $75,431 – $90,000
Are you a technically skilled equipment expert who takes pride in accuracy, quality, and detailed inspections? Do you enjoy evaluating machinery, estimating repairs, and supporting sales teams with reliable technical insight?
Quinn Company — a top‑performing Caterpillar dealership with more than a century of industry leadership — is hiring a
Used Equipment Inspector
in City of Industry, California. In this role, you will evaluate heavy earthmoving and agricultural equipment for purchase or trade‑in, support equipment valuation, provide technical training, and help ensure used machines meet Quinn’s high standards for performance and safety.
Founded in 1919, Quinn Company sells, services, and rents a full line of new and used construction, agricultural, and material‑handling equipment, as well as diesel and natural gas engines. As a Caterpillar dealer, Quinn blends entrepreneurial agility with the global resources of a Fortune 50 company.
Wages
Starting wage will depend on experience and education.
$75,431 – $90,000
Responsibilities
The Quinn Advantage: Your Total Rewards
Compensation & Financial Future
Competitive base salary
Quinn’s Profit Sharing Program
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Comprehensive Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs & Wellness Resources
Work-Life Balance & Security
Holidays, Vacation Pay, and Sick Pay
Life & Accident Insurance
Long‑Term Disability Insurance
Career Growth & Support
Cross‑divisional advancement opportunities
Employee recognition programs
Federal Credit Union membership
Ready to evaluate equipment and support high‑value sales decisions?
Join Quinn Company and help ensure our used equipment meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It
Inspect Heavy Equipment
Evaluate the running condition of used earthmoving and agricultural equipment using CATUSED.COM and other resources.
Estimate Repairs & Value
Determine condition, estimate repair costs, and recommend whether to purchase or accept equipment as a trade‑in.
Provide Technical Expertise
Offer technical guidance to improve products sold and serviced by Quinn.
Document Inspections
Maintain detailed inspection records, including photographs and condition reports.
Support Internal Teams
Provide technical support to Sales Managers, Sales Representatives, and Service Departments on items such as PIPs and attachments.
Review Repairs
Evaluate service repairs for accuracy, cost, and overall quality.
Travel for Inspections
Visit customer or purchaser sites both within and outside your local territory to conduct inspections and demonstrations.
Stay Current on Machinery
Research new Caterpillar equipment to understand new features, options, and operating procedures.
Maintain Tools & Vehicle
Keep department vehicle and all technical inspection tools in proper working condition.
Demonstrate Company Values
Uphold Quinn’s core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Quality, and Service.
Work Safely
Follow all safety policies, procedures, and company standards at all times.
Qualifications
What You Need to Succeed
- High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree desirable
- 5–7 years of related experience as an equipment technician or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong diagnostic abilities and substantial knowledge of heavy equipment
- Valid California driver’s license for travel, inspections, and equipment demonstrations
- Ability to estimate repairs, evaluate performance, and identify equipment condition
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to travel as required
Quinn is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV
Quinn Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status. Quinn Group, Inc. has established an Affirmative Action Plan to promote the employment and advancement of members of those covered groups identified by statute and regulations, including minorities, women, qualified disabled individuals and all Veterans and disabled Veterans.
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