Vehicle Conditioning Assistant

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Position Highlights

We are looking for proactive, detail-oriented individuals to join our team and provide administrative and customer service support. In this role, you will prepare, document, and photograph vehicles for sale, assist customers with retrieving personal belongings, and manage accurate records and inventory. Your knowledge of vehicle specifications, organizational skills, and dedication to safety and customer service will be essential for success in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. 

Your responsibilities may include:

Prepare Salvage for Sale 

Washes vehicle and performs light interior detailing as required. Removes after -market products, license plates, personal belongings and garbage from vehicle. Ensures all keys, fobs or cards are secured with the vehicle. Performs engine start/run test and drive testing. Tests and checks condition of engines and batteries. Takes photographs for use in sale listings. Catalogues vehicle specifications and damage in written and visual media to generate accurate product descriptions. 

Customer Service 

Assists customers in retrieving personal belongings from salvage vehicles. May be required to escort customer or unlock vehicle so they can gain access. Explains salvage and vehicle disposal policies and procedures in understandable terms. 

Records 

Enters and updates system records and documentation related to salvage. Verifies correct match of vehicle identification number to claims file information. Maintains and updates salvage inventory data.

Position Requirements

Knowledge/Technical Skills 

 

• of relevant department policies and procedures as they pertain to salvage and disposal of motor vehicles
• of motor vehicle makes, models, years, fuel types, mechanical and electrical parts, and equipment
• of occupational health and safety safe work procedures to connect and disconnect vehicle batteries and perform 'engine starts' and 'run and drive' testing of applicable salvage vehicles
• of the relevant computer applications and databases to enter, edit and retrieve data
• of basic digital camera/handheld touchscreen devices and image capturing to capture vehicle condition

Analytical/Problem Solving Skills 

 

• to inspect vehicles and equipment and determine action required to prepare for sale
• to capture appropriate images and written descriptions of vehicles to be listed
• to ensure accuracy and relevance when recording vehicle details

Communication/Interpersonal Skills 

 

• to explain salvage and vehicle disposal policies and procedures to internal and external contacts and customers
• to provide courteous customer service when returning belongings and responding to other inquires and required

Organization Skills 

 

• to categorize and classify notes and images in relevant computer systems
• to work independently on assigned tasks
• to follow procedures and instructions while carrying out tasks

Physical/Concentration Ability 

 

• to be alert to surroundings and personal safety while working around vehicles
• to bend, kneel and crawl in tight spaces to take photos
• to lift and remove vehicle parts and other times from vehicles

Work Environment 

 

• exposure to all weather conditions
• exposure to noise, dirt and dust when working with vehicles
• requires use of personal protective equipment

Licensing/Accreditation (where applicable)

 

• Must meet the provincially legislated requirements of the Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA).
• Due to the specific nature of the work, the following will be required: valid BC Driver's license

About us: 

At ICBC, it's our job to make sure the car insurance system works for all British Columbians, today and in the future. If you want to make the most of your skills and expertise while growing your career, we want you. A career at ICBC is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse and inclusive team that is driven to serve its customers and community. You can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment. If you are reliable and dependable, contact us today to be part of our talented and diverse team as we work together to create an insurance system we can all be proud of.

Work arrangement defined: 

 

• Resident - you will work at your primary in-office headquarters on all scheduled work days.

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