Vehicle Condition Inspector

Colonial Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ACV Auctions is seeking an enthusiastic Inspector who loves cars and wants to join a growing team in Columbus, Ohio. Inspectors are the face of our company, delivering clear condition reports and trustworthy service to dealers.

You will inspect vehicles at dealerships and auctions, document condition, estimate repair costs, and collaborate with the sales team to support client satisfaction and platform listings.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in the automobile field with customer service.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Excellent communication and independent work skills.
• Valid driver\'s license and insured vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles at dealerships, auctions, and off-lease locations for damage.
• Prepare and submit vehicle condition reports and cost estimates.
• Support sales team with up-sell and cross-sell opportunities.
• Maintain regular contact with dealers to build relationships.
• Travel to various locations to perform inspections.
• Capture and upload photos of inspected vehicles.

Skills

Automobile knowledge

Customer service

English proficiency

Valid driver\'s license

Ability to lift 25 lbs

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, conducts 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 & 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 smart phone.
• 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) 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 or more than 25 lbs, bending, and squatting
• Ability to drive a manual & automatic transmission.
• Vision abilities required to properly identify small defects around and underneath vehicles.

#LI-JC1