Join a Team That Keeps Quality Moving
Are you passionate about vehicles, skilled at evaluating repairs, and experienced in negotiating costs? Americas Car-Mart is looking for a Vehicle Quality Control Inspector to help ensure our vehicles meet the highest quality standards before they reach our customers.
In this role, youll combine your automotive knowledge, cost-analysis skills, and attention to detail to assess vehicle condition, manage reconditioning estimates, negotiate repair costs, and ensure every vehicle meets Car-Marts quality expectations.
What Youll Do
- Inspect, road test, and evaluate vehicles to ensure they meet Car-Mart quality standards.
- Determine repair and reconditioning needs through vehicle inspections, testing, and performance evaluations.
- Establish and coordinate fair market values for vehicles in partnership with store teams.
- Provide accurate estimates for reconditioning work and associated costs.
- Negotiate labor rates, parts pricing, and repair agreements with vendors and repair facilities.
- Source parts through online suppliers and local vendors to achieve the best value.
- Compare repair facilities and costs to ensure efficient use of company resources.
- Track vehicle locations and maintain detailed documentation in ALIS throughout the reconditioning process.
- Collaborate with stores, repair facilities, and internal teams to ensure timely vehicle readiness.
- Support company goals by maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
What Were Looking For
- Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Automotive industry experience in vehicle inspections, service advising, estimating, appraisal, reconditioning, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of vehicle systems, repair processes, and reconditioning requirements.
- Ability to accurately assess vehicle condition and identify repair needs.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable using systems, software, and documentation tools to track vehicle status and repair activity.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Youll Love This Opportunity
- Play a key role in maintaining vehicle quality and protecting company investments.
- Work with a collaborative team that values expertise and problem-solving.
- Make a direct impact on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Grow your automotive career with a company committed to excellence.
If you have a sharp eye for vehicle quality, strong automotive knowledge, and a talent for managing costs, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help keep Car-Marts inventory road-ready and customer-approved.
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