Vehicle Condition Inspector

BetterCloud; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ACV Auctions is seeking an enthusiastic Inspector who loves cars and wants to join a growing company. Inspectors are the face of ACV, traveling to dealerships, auctions, and off‑lease sites to detect damage, missing parts and mechanical issues, and to explain findings clearly to clients.

The role emphasizes meticulous reports and strong customer service in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have at least 1 year in the automobile field, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 1 year(s) of experience in the automobile field (body, paint and mechanical repair knowledge) with customer service background.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to work outside in the elements for extended periods of time.
• Problem‑solving aptitude to meet challenges with resourcefulness and innovative approaches.
• Proven success to work independently with minimal supervision while working in a team environment.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to understand customer needs and expectations.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a validly registered and insured motor vehicle required.
• Knowledge of system capabilities, knowledge of needed/job‑relevant software packages, and web‑based applications.
• Ability to perform manual labor such as standing for extended periods, lifting up to 25 lbs or more, bending, and squatting.
• Ability to drive a manual and automatic transmission.
• Vision abilities required to properly identify small defects around and underneath vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Partnering with a Territory Manager and a team of Inspectors, conduct inspections of vehicles at dealerships, auctions, and off‑lease, to detect damage, missing parts and mechanical problems.
• Prepare and submit a report of vehicle condition, repair/replacement cost estimates, and related documentation.
• Help sales team up‑sell or cross‑sell services and products.
• Interface regularly with our dealers to develop and ensure client satisfaction and build strong relationships.
• Travel to and from dealerships and homes to inspect, and write condition reports, list vehicles to sell on the auction platform.
• Take multiple overall and damage photos, match them to a vehicle, and download them to the image server utilizing the company issued smartphone.
• List inspected wholesale vehicles utilizing ACV Auctions platform for bidding and purchasing.
• Sign up independent dealerships as buyers to utilize ACV Auctions digital platform.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Automobile industry experience

Customer service

Communication skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Job description

Who we are looking for

ACV Auctions is looking for an enthusiastic Inspector who has a knack for cars and wants an opportunity to join a growing company. Our Inspectors are the face of our company. They know a ton about cars, and love to talk about them—explaining to our clients what they need to know in a way they can understand. They have boundless energy and work tirelessly to ensure our clients get nothing but the best. Our inspectors are meticulous. Nothing gets by them. At ACV Auctions we pride ourselves on Trust, Transparency, Credibility, and Customer Service and our Inspectors deliver this to our customers every day.

What you will do

Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience. Partnering with a Territory Manager and a team of Inspectors, conduct inspections of vehicles at dealerships, auctions, and off‑lease, to detect damage, missing parts and mechanical problems. Prepare and submit a report of vehicle condition, repair/replacement cost estimates, and related documentation. Help sales team up‑sell or cross‑sell services and products. Interface regularly with our dealers to develop and ensure client satisfaction and build strong relationships. Travel to and from dealerships and homes to inspect, and write condition reports, list vehicles to sell on the auction platform. Take multiple overall and damage photos, match them to a vehicle, and download them to the image server utilizing the company issued smartphone. List inspected wholesale vehicles utilizing ACV Auctions platform for bidding and purchasing. Sign up independent dealerships as buyers to utilize ACV Auctions digital platform. Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you will need

• 1 year(s) of experience in the automobile field (body, paint and mechanical repair knowledge) with customer service background.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to work outside in the elements for extended periods of time.
• Problem‑solving aptitude to meet challenges with resourcefulness and innovative approaches.
• Proven success to work independently with minimal supervision while working in a team environment.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to understand customer needs and expectations.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a validly registered and insured motor vehicle required.
• Knowledge of system capabilities, knowledge of needed/job‑relevant software packages, and web‑based applications.
• Ability to perform manual labor such as standing for extended periods, lifting up to 25 lbs or more, bending, and squatting.
• Ability to drive a manual and automatic transmission.
• Vision abilities required to properly identify small defects around and underneath vehicles.