Used Equipment Inspector

Quinn Company, your local Caterpillar dealer
City of Industry, California
$71,448 – $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.

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.

• 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