Condition Report Writer

Acv-Auctions; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acv-Auctions in Abilene, TX is seeking a Vehicle Inspector to assess vehicles for lane and online sales. You will verify VIN, document damages, photograph vehicles, and prepare detailed condition reports to support pricing and listings.

The role requires sharp attention to detail, professional report writing, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Responsibilities include inspecting all major systems, updating vehicle information, and ensuring accurate cost estimates for

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills to operate reports and damage lists.
• Ability to write professional reports.
• Basic knowledge of vehicles and their components.
• Ability to use standardized lists to assign costs for damage.

Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle identification and information (Year, Make, Model, Trim).
• Inspect equipment, interior, tires, and mechanical components.
• Document and estimate vehicle damages with reports and photos.
• Take photographs to support reports for lane and online sales.
• Move vehicles on the lot and position them as needed.
• Review odometer information and assess frame condition.

Skills

Computer literacy

Vehicle knowledge

Damage estimation

Photo documentation

Report writing

Manual/auto driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Damage assessment training preferred

Tools

iPad/tablet proficiency

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform vehicle inspections to assess overall condition in support of the processing and sale of client vehicle in the lane and online.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Verify vehicle identification.
• Identify and update vehicle information, including Year, Make, Model, Trim Lines.
• Inspect vehicle equipment, options, interior, tires, mechanical components.
• Document and estimate vehicle damages.
• Take photographs as needed to support and complete reports, or as necessary on sales days.
• Move vehicles throughout the lot and park them in designated areas if needed.
• Review and document odometer information.
• Assess frame condition and document damages to unibody and/or frame.
• Assess mechanical condition of vehicle, documenting issues found during the condition report process
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to operate computer, laptop, or tablet (iPad preferred).
• Ability to write reports in a professional manner.
• Basic knowledge of vehicles.
• Ability to utilize standardized lists to assign costs for damage.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post high school training in damage assessment is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Background in automotive repair cost estimating preferred.

SKILLS

• Ability to learn job specific computer programs.
• Able to digitally photograph vehicles and upload photos to computer.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be detail oriented.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to prioritize duties.
• Able to work outside in any weather conditions.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.
• Must be able to follow through on tasks to completion.Able to communicate well both in person and in writing.
• Must be able to drive a manual and automatic transmission.
• Must be able and willing to be underneath vehicles to do visual frame inspection.

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