Condition Report Writer

Colonial Group; Elm Mott (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a meticulous Vehicle Condition Inspector to support the processing and sale of client vehicles in the lane and online. You will verify VINs, document damages, take photos, and prepare detailed reports while working outdoors in varied weather.

A valid driver's license and basic computer skills are required; postsecondary damage assessment training is a plus. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, documenting odometer and frame condition, and moving vehicles on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post high school damage assessment training preferred.
• Background in automotive repair cost estimating preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle identification and document vehicle details.
• Inspect equipment, interior, tires and mechanical components.
• Document and estimate vehicle damages with reports.
• Photograph vehicles to support reports for sales days.
• Move and park vehicles as needed.
• Review odometer information and assess frame condition.
• Assess mechanical condition and document issues found in reports.

Skills

Basic vehicle knowledge

Computer literacy

Report writing

Photography

Education

High school diploma

Damage assessment training

Tools

iPad

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.