Condition Report Writer

Colonial Group; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a detail‑oriented vehicle condition inspector in Springfield, MO to inspect trades and prepare condition reports for in-lane and online sales.

The role requires basic vehicle knowledge, accurate cost estimates for damage, and strong written reporting skills, with the ability to work outdoors in all weather and drive both manual and automatic transmissions. Valid DL and clean record are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post high school training in damage assessment preferred.
• Background in automotive repair cost estimating preferred.
• Detail oriented; able to write reports professionally.

Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle identification.
• Identify and update vehicle information, including Year, Make, Model, Trim Lines.
• Inspect vehicle equipment, 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

Report writing

Vehicle knowledge

Computer literacy

Detail oriented

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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