Condition Report Writer

ACV•Hutto, TX

About The Position

Perform vehicle inspections to assess overall condition in support of processing and selling client vehicles in the lane and online. The role includes verifying vehicle identification and details, inspecting equipment and condition, documenting and estimating damage, taking photographs, reviewing odometer information, and assessing frame and mechanical condition. The position may also involve moving vehicles throughout the lot and parking them in designated areas. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to operate a computer, laptop, or tablet; iPad preferred.
Ability to write reports professionally.
Basic knowledge of vehicles.
Ability to use standardized lists to assign costs for damage.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to learn job-specific computer programs.
Ability to digitally photograph vehicles and upload photos to a computer.
Detail-oriented, able to work with minimal supervision, and able to prioritize duties.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
Able to work outside in any weather conditions.
Able to follow through on tasks to completion and communicate well in person and in writing.
Must be able to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Must be able and willing to work underneath vehicles to perform visual frame inspections.
Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.

Nice To Haves

Post-high-school training in damage assessment is preferred.
Background in automotive repair cost estimating is preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify vehicle identification.
Identify and update vehicle information, including year, make, model, and trim lines.
Inspect vehicle equipment, options, interior, tires, and mechanical components.
Document and estimate vehicle damage.
Take photographs to support and complete reports, or as needed 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 damage to the unibody and/or frame.
Assess the vehicle’s mechanical condition and document issues found during the condition report process.
Perform additional duties as assigned.