Condition Report Writer

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform vehicle inspections to assess overall condition in support of the processing and sale of client vehicle in the lane and online. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to operate computer, laptop, or tablet (iPad preferred).

• Ability to write reports in a professional manner.

• Basic knowledge of vehicles.

• Ability to utilize standardized lists to assign costs for damage.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Post high school training in damage assessment is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Background in automotive repair cost estimating preferred.

SKILLS 

• Ability to learn job specific computer programs.

• Able to digitally photograph vehicles and upload photos to computer.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be detail oriented.

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.

• Able to work with minimal supervision.

• Able to prioritize duties.

• Able to work outside in any weather conditions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.

• Must be able to follow through on tasks to completion.

• Able to communicate well both in person and in writing.

• Must be able to drive a manual and automatic transmission.

• Must be able and willing to be underneath vehicles to do visual frame inspection.