Auto Damage Field Inspector
Company: Alliance Inspection Management, LLC
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Title: Auto Damage Field InspectorReports to: Area
ManagerSummaryThis is an exciting, challenging and highly visible
position. The AiM Auto Damage Field Inspector conducts mobile, used
vehicle inspections within a designated geographical area. The
field inspector will perform a variety of different inspections
ranging from off-lease vehicles at a lessee's home or business to
major damage vehicles on behalf of an insurance provider. The field
inspector will also be cross-trained to perform dealer floor plan
audits on behalf of automobile finance companies.The field
inspector must maintain high ethical/company standards and policies
when conducting inspections and audits on behalf of AiM. All field
inspectors are provided with a company vehicle, equipped with GPS
technology, subject to satisfactorily meeting all AiM
standards/requirements upon being offered a position.II. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities---Vehicle inspections - The field
inspector drives to locations such as homes, offices, and other
fixed sites to perform used vehicle inspections. A field inspector
must accurately assess vehicle condition, estimate value of
required repairs (using damage estimating software), document
findings in a condition report, and transmit completed reports
after each inspection.---Dealer Floor Plan Audits -The field
inspectors will be cross-trained to perform dealer floor plan
audits based on geographical area and need. The field inspectors
will be responsible for a physical count of vehicles, in addition
to an audit of dealer's records including the sale, disposition and
proceeds of the vehicles in question. The field inspectors will be
responsible for reconciling dealer and AiM customer physical
counts, and in some cases, facilitating payment from dealer to the
finance company.---Performance Expectations - Document and record
vehicle damages, utilizing proprietary inspection and damage
estimating software with laptop computer and digital camera. The
field inspectors will be expected to electronically report status
of his/ her assignments during the day using AiM's proprietary
scheduling and routingsoftware in order to maintain high
productivity each work day.---Customer Engagement - The field
inspectors will be the front line in regards to face-to-face
interaction with AiM's clients including their dealers and lessees.
This position will require an increased level of customer service
skills combined with a heightened sense of professionalism.---Other
- Perform additional duties as required by the Company. Make
continuous recommendations to improve quality and
efficiency.---Regular Attendance and AvailabilityIII. Supervisory
ResponsibilitiesOn occasion, field inspectors may be asked to train
new hire field inspectors and supervise group dealer audits.IV.
Required SkillsThe ideal candidate should display the following
skills:---Teamwork - Balance individual and team
responsibilities.---Highly Motivated - Ambitious and open to
working in fast paced environment.---Attention to Detail - Looks
for ways to improve and promote quality.---Good Communication
Skills - Both oral and written---Time Management - Ability to
manage individual workday and work independently from home with
minimal supervision. Ability to exercise independent judgment and
discretion, and to conclude as to inspection and audit
findings.---Advanced Computer Skills - Knowledge of basic hardware,
operating systems, software and overall functionality with a
computer (i.e. email, media download/upload, internet, etc---)V.
QualificationsEducation---High school or GED equivalent
required---Some college level courses and/or technical courses
(particularly in the automotive industry) preferred, but not
necessary.Experience--- Minimum 4 years of consistent, full-time
work experience--- General knowledge of automotive components
preferred. AiM will train the ideal candidate.--- Automotive
Estimating/ Repair a plus--- Having a Damage Estimator License or
Independent Auto Damage and Theft Appraisal Adjuster License for
the state of New York a plus--- Experience working independently or
with limited supervisionVI. Essential Physical RequirementsWork
ConditionsMust meet all physical aspects to be able to successfully
complete the vehicle inspection routine including:---Bending/
Kneeling---Walking---Standing---Lifting (up to 25
lbs.)---Climbing---Getting in/out of vehicles---Must be able to
work outside in all weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, snow,
etc.)Must be able to work extended hours including weekends and
holidays if neededMust be able to safely operate a Motor
Vehicle---Possess a valid state issued driver's license---Good
driving record with no more than one moving violation in the last
three years---Must be 21 years or older due to car rental
regulationsVII. Pre-Employment Screening---Motor Vehicle Report
(MVR) review (driving record from state DMV)---Criminal background
screening---Drug Test---All candidates considered for employment
must satisfactorily pass all elements of the pre- employment
screening before a formal offer can be made.VIII. Travel---The
position requires occasional overnight travel to assist with
special projects or increased volumes.VIV. ClassificationThis
position is non-exempt (hourly) and eligible for overtime. Full
Time Auction Inspectors (30 or more hours per week) are eligible to
participate in AIM's benefit plans, including medical, dental and
401k (upon completion of the first 60 days of employment, beginning
on the first of the next month; 90 days for 401k).AiM provides
equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant's race,
sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental
disability, medical condition, religion, or veteran
status.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable
accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities
Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is
a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an
equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on
AiM. Please inform us if you need assistance completing any forms
or to otherwise participate in the application process. To comply
with Federal law, Alliance Inspection Management LLC, participates
in E-Verify.#P3ExperienceRequired1 year(s): Experience working
independently or with limited supervision4 year(s): consistent,
full-time work experiencePreferred1 year(s): Automotive Estimating/
Repair1 year(s): General knowledge of automotive components
preferredEducationRequiredHigh School or betterPreferredSome
college or betterLicenses & CertificationsPreferredAuto ServiceAuto
RepairSkillsRequiredTeam PlayerSense of
UrgencyPlanning/OrganizingFlexibilityDetail
OrientedDispatch/Customer Service SkillsCommunication
SkillsAnalyticalComputer/Technical LiteracyAbility to Multi
Task
Keywords: Alliance Inspection Management, LLC, Lakeville , Auto Damage Field Inspector, Other , Minneapolis, Minnesota
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