Technical Specialist

At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. We’re a technology company building the world’s most advanced—and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles. We’re a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use. And we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience. Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition. Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US) Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time Paid maternity and paternity leave (US) Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US) Robust Employee Assistance Program Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer We are seeking an Automotive Technical Specialist for our Claim Resolutions team—a role designed for a professional with a strong background in hands-on automotive diagnostics and customer relations. You will act as a bridge between technical vehicle assessment and fair dispute resolution, applying your real-world experience to a corporate environment. As a key member of the Arbitration team, you will be responsible for investigating and resolving claims by grounding your decisions in the physical facts of a vehicle's condition. This position moves beyond procedural review, empowering you to use your diagnostic acumen and service experience to make sound, evidence-based judgments. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience as an Automotive Technician, Service Advisor, or Damage Appraiser. You can analyze inspection reports, photos, and customer descriptions to identify mechanical or cosmetic issues and understand their implications. Customer Focused. You are a skilled communicator who can translate complex technical issues into clear, understandable terms for both buyers and sellers, ensuring a fair and transparent process for all parties on the OPENLANE marketplace. You methodically review complex cases, leveraging your technical knowledge and adherence to policy to find fair and logical solutions for customers. Apply your diagnostic acumen to verify vehicle condition data from inspection reports, confirming accuracy and identifying potential discrepancies. Investigate and resolve customer arbitration claims by serving as a neutral technical expert. Maintain proactive and clear communication with customers, ensuring they understand the technical basis for resolutions. Educate customers and internal teams on best practices and reasonable expectations regarding vehicle condition, repairs, and reconditioning. Translate customer descriptions of issues into technical assessments, clarifying mechanical, cosmetic, or title-related concerns. Utilize analytics to identify trends and opportunities for enhancing customer experience and productivity. Mediate disputes and negotiate repairs or pricing to reach mutually agreeable solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and buyer retention. Collaborate with inspection and quality control teams to provide feedback and manage policy and goodwill loss effectively. Stay up to date on evolving arbitration policies and best practices through relative legislation for various provinces across Canada. For exceptional candidates we will consider remote. Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in the automotive industry (e.g., Service Technician, Service Advisor, Damage Estimator, Body Shop), demonstrating a solid, practical understanding of vehicle mechanics and repair. Outstanding customer service orientation with excellent communication abilities, capable of de-escalating conflict and managing customer expectations. A positive attitude, exceptional follow-up skills, basic computer literacy, and a strong commitment to teamwork. Proficiency in utilizing CRM software to effectively manage customer interactions and maintain accurate records. Ability to analyze a process and suggest/develop improvements. Bilingual in English and French This role may involve interacting with customers, leaders, and colleagues in Quebec, other provinces, or internationally, some of whom may not speak French.