Independent Contractor – Collision Center Auditor

DEKRA North America

Independent contractor performing audits and compliance checks for collision centers. Partnering with DEKRA North America to improve certification processes and training.

Posted 5/6/2026part-timeRemote • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform audits to ensure compliance with Training, Facility, Repair Procedures, and Tool / Equipment requirements
Document findings, prepare an improvement plan of action and partner with centers on mutually agreed upon next steps for achieving certification
Deliver standup training to collision center and dealer personnel on a variety of collision and safety-related curriculum

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years experience in the collision center and/or mechanical service center industry
Experience in collision center management; independent insurance appraisals; or working knowledge of automotive collision, parts, and service operations
Time spent delivering stand-up or onsite training a definite PLUS+
Technical automotive background or education
High level of accuracy in verbal & written communication
Good problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing skills
Experienced in Microsoft Office software applications
High level of empathy with the ability to interact with others at all levels in a collision center or dealership
High level of self-management skills and motivation
Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills
Relevant professional experience and strong social/interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

As this is an INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR position initially, benefits are not included. However, DEKRA has a long history of transitioning independent contractors to full-time employees based on business growth and alignment with your career interests.

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Hard Skills & Tools

collision center managementindependent insurance appraisalsautomotive collision operationsparts operationsservice operationsstand-up trainingtechnical automotive backgroundaccuracy in communicationproblem-solving skillsnegotiation skills

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationinfluencing skillsempathyself-managementmotivationpresentation skillsanalytical skillssocial skillsinterpersonal skills