Condition Report Writer

Acv-Auctions; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Acv-Auctions in Springfield, MO seeks a detail-oriented Vehicle Inspector to assess condition for in-lane and online sales. You will verify VINs, document damages, photograph vehicles, and update reports supporting quotes and listings.

The role requires a high school diploma (GED accepted), basic vehicle knowledge, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. Prior damage-estimation experience is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post high school training in damage assessment preferred.
• Experience with automotive repair cost estimating preferred.
• Ability to write professional reports.

Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle identification (VIN).
• Identify and update year, make, model, and trim lines.
• Inspect vehicle equipment, interior, tires, and mechanical components.
• Document and estimate vehicle damages.
• Take photographs to support reports and listings.
• Move vehicles on the lot and park as needed.
• Review and document odometer information.
• Assess frame condition and damages to unibody/frame.
• Assess mechanical condition and document findings in the condition report.

Skills

Report writing

Basic vehicle knowledge

Computer literacy

Documentation & photography

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post high school training in damage assessment

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

COMPETENCIES

• 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

COMPUTER 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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