Vehicle Condition Inspector

ACV • Vandalia, OH

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About The Position

ACV Auctions is seeking an enthusiastic Vehicle Condition Inspector with automotive knowledge and a customer-service background. Inspectors represent ACV to customers by evaluating vehicles, explaining their condition, and delivering transparent, credible service. The role involves working with a Territory Manager and other Inspectors, visiting dealerships, auctions, and off-lease locations, and using ACV’s digital marketplace to list vehicles for sale. Inspectors may also travel to dealerships and homes and work outdoors for extended periods.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in the automobile field, including body, paint, or mechanical repair knowledge, with a customer-service background.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to work outdoors in the elements for extended periods.
• Problem-solving aptitude, resourcefulness, and innovative approaches to challenges.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to understand customer needs and expectations.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a validly registered and insured motor vehicle.
• Knowledge of system capabilities, relevant software packages, and web-based applications.
• Ability to perform manual labor, including standing for extended periods, lifting 25 pounds or more, bending, and squatting.
• Ability to drive manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Vision sufficient to identify small defects around and underneath vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Conduct vehicle inspections at dealerships, auctions, and off-lease locations to identify damage, missing parts, and mechanical problems.
• Prepare and submit vehicle-condition reports, repair or replacement cost estimates, and related documentation.
• Help the sales team upsell or cross-sell services and products.
• Communicate regularly with dealers to support client satisfaction and build strong relationships.
• Travel to dealerships and homes to inspect vehicles, write condition reports, and list vehicles for sale on the auction platform.
• Take overall and damage photographs, match them to the correct vehicle, and download them to the image server using a company-issued smartphone.
• List inspected wholesale vehicles on the ACV Auctions platform for bidding and purchasing.
• Sign up independent dealerships as buyers on the ACV Auctions digital platform.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans, including a high-deductible, low-cost health plan.
• Company-sponsored paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Optional dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D, legal/ID protection, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Paid time off, including at least 3 paid sick days or applicable state or local paid sick leave, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other paid leave required by law or regulation.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program and additional opportunities to earn company stock.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligible for additional compensation under ACV’s incentive compensation plan; the average monthly incentive earned by Vehicle Condition Inspectors in this territory in 2025 was $777.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed