Condition Report Writer

ACV Auctions; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ACV Auctions is seeking a detail-oriented vehicle inspector to perform comprehensive condition assessments for in-lane and online sales. You will verify VINs, document damages, photograph vehicles, and prepare clear, professional reports.

You must be able to work outdoors in all weather and drive a variety of vehicles, including manual transmission, with minimal supervision. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic automotive knowledge, and the ability to use tablets/computer

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle identification.
• Update vehicle information (Year, Make, Model, Trim).
• Inspect equipment, interior, tires, mechanical components.
• Document and estimate vehicle damages.
• Take photographs to support reports during sales days.
• Move vehicles and park as needed.
• Review odometer information.
• Assess frame condition and document damages.
• Assess mechanical condition and document issues found.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic vehicle knowledge

Report writing

Tablet/computer proficiency

Photo documentation

Cost damage lists adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-high-school damage assessment training

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.