Vehicle Condition Inspector & Report Writer

Colonial Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Vehicle Inspector to perform inspections for condition assessment in support of processing and selling client vehicles in the lane and online. You will verify VINs, document damages, and take photos to accompany reports.

Ideal candidates will have basic vehicle knowledge, be able to write professional reports, and use computer/tablet tools to assign costs and update vehicle data. High school diploma required; automotive cost-estimating background preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post high school training in damage assessment preferred.
• Background in automotive repair cost estimating preferred.
• Ability to learn job specific computer programs.
• Able to digitally photograph vehicles and upload photos to computer.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Report writing

Automotive knowledge

Damage assessment

Cost estimation using checklists

Digital photography

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post high school training in damage assessment

Tools

Tablet (iPad preferred)

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Vehicle Inspector to perform inspections for condition assessment in support of processing and selling client vehicles in the lane and online. You will verify VINs, document damages, and take photos to accompany reports.

Ideal candidates will have basic vehicle knowledge, be able to write professional reports, and use computer/tablet tools to assign costs and update vehicle data. High school diploma required; automotive cost-estimating background preferred.