Auto Appraiser - Catastrophic Loss - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
Telecommuter, TX
About the Job
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
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Auto Appraiser - Catastrophic Loss
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To inspect, identify, and evaluate auto vehicles involved in a loss.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Appraises and determines costs of repairs to damaged vehicle in the field; determines repair versus replace and parts utilization.
- Evaluates and determines if the vehicle is repairable or salvageable based on industry standard estimatics software.
- Travels to inspection locations to appraise vehicles in the field.
- Prepares estimates using estimatics software.
- Works directly with auto repair facilities to determinate supplemental repair processing and provides a supplemental estimate.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Travels as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
High school diploma or GED required. Licenses as required by state guidelines.
Experience
Three (3) years of related experience to include at least one (1) year of appraisal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of automobiles
- Ability to understand and utilize appraisal software
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical: Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; must be able to kneel, squat, or bend; must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions; have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reach/work overhead; be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds; be able to drive up to 4 hours per day; and must have continual use of manual dexterity
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.