Condition Report Writer

Colonial Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Vehicle Inspector to perform inspections for condition assessment in support of processing and selling client vehicles in the lane and online. You will verify VINs, document damages, and take photos to accompany reports.

Ideal candidates will have basic vehicle knowledge, be able to write professional reports, and use computer/tablet tools to assign costs and update vehicle data. High school diploma required; automotive cost-estimating background preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post high school training in damage assessment preferred.
• Background in automotive repair cost estimating preferred.
• Ability to learn job specific computer programs.
• Able to digitally photograph vehicles and upload photos to computer.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Report writing

Automotive knowledge

Damage assessment

Cost estimation using checklists

Digital photography

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post high school training in damage assessment

Tools

Tablet (iPad preferred)

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.

POSITION 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 AND ABILITIES

• 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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