Condition Report Writer

ACV Auctions; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ACV Auctions is seeking a Field Inspector to perform comprehensive vehicle inspections supporting in-lane and online sales. The role requires documenting and evaluating vehicle condition, identifying Make/Model/Trim, and ensuring accurate reporting with supporting photographs.

The candidate should have basic vehicle knowledge, strong report-writing skills, and the ability to operate a tablet or laptop. A valid driver’s license and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle inspections and assess overall condition for lane and online sales.
• Verify vehicle identification and update make/model/trim information.
• Inspect equipment, interior, tires, and mechanical components.
• Document and estimate vehicle damages; take photos as needed.
• Move vehicles on the lot and position them as required.
• Review odometer info and assess frame condition and damages.
• Assess mechanical condition and report issues found.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle knowledge

Report writing

Computer use

Attention to detail

Manual transmission

Education

High school diploma

Damage assessment training

Tools

Tablet usage

Photo upload

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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