Vehicle Inspector - CR Writer at Americas Auto Auction Augusta Inc – North augusta, South Carolina

America’s Auto Auction is a rapidly growing company headquartered in Carmel, IN, and one of the nation’s premier auto auction groups. Our success is built on strong relationships, superior service, and a comprehensive vehicle marketplace that delivers value to both buyers and sellers.

As a Vehicle Inspector, you will play a key role in producing accurate condition reports and supporting post-sale inspections. This position requires a strong customer-service mindset, attention to detail, and strict adherence to auction confidentiality and compliance standards. The CR Writer/Inspector will assist with condition reports, post-sale inspections (PSI), arbitration, and vehicle registration as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming vehicles to identify damage, missing parts, or mechanical issues
• Assess vehicle condition, including frame, paint, engine, HVAC operation, tires, radio, navigation systems, and overall functionality
• Prepare and submit detailed documentation, including vehicle identification information, condition descriptions, photographs, and repair or replacement cost estimates
• Maintain current knowledge of labor rates, parts pricing, and manufacturer updates
• Follow established inspection processes, documentation standards, and work instructions
• Conduct courtesy walk-around inspections upon request
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Locate, start, and move vehicles as directed
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Basic technical and computer software proficiency required
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record required
• Previous vehicle body shop or mechanical experience strongly preferred
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear
• Frequently required to kneel, crouch, and climb
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception

America's Group offers comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), robust retirement planning opportunities through our 401(k) program, and generous paid time off benefits, encompassing sick leave, parental leave, and PTO. We are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment where your well-being and professional growth are a top priority.

America’s Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. America’s Group provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship.