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Full-Time Assessor

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CarMax

Irvine, CA (In Person)

$55,120 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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Job description 7195 - Irvine - 9501 Research Dr, Irvine, California, 92618 CarMax, the way your career should be! Position Overview As a Vehicle Condition Assessor (VCA), you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional customer experiences by accurately assessing and documenting vehicle conditions for appraisals. Your work ensures quality, transparency, and efficiency in inventory management, directly impacting customer satisfaction. In this role, you'll collaborate with Buyers, Senior Buyers, and Purchasing Managers, assist with lot merchandising, and support wholesale auction operations. At CarMax, we are the nation's largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We're rethinking the way people buy cars - and our associates help us do just that. Role Responsibilities Conduct accurate vehicle assessments, documenting cosmetic and mechanical conditions for appraisal analysis. Ensure accurate optioning of vehicles during assessments and inventory updates. Perform high-quality imaging of wholesale vehicles for CarMax websites and support wholesale auction preparation and operations. Assist with inventory management, customer transfers, and lot merchandising as needed. Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area. Required Qualifications Ability to deliver exceptional customer service and collaborate across departments. Strong communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external customers. Valid driver's license and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as need and physical ability for walking, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods. Commitment to CarMax policies and professional appearance standards. Preferred Qualifications Experience in vehicle assessments or a related automotive field is a plus. About CarMax At CarMax, we revolutionized the used car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. Our commitment to customer experience, innovation, and community has made us the nation's largest used car retailer. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and are committed to helping our communities thrive. As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement to empower the modern customer and drive progress. Join us in creating a better future- for our company, our customers, and the communities we call home. CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hourly rate for this position is: $20.40 - $32.60
Benefits:
Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time. Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible: For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay. Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website. Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application. CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation's largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide. Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the
FORTUNE 100
Best Companies to Work For®.