Auto Body Estimator: Damage & Repair Cost

City of Lincoln; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln seeks an Insurance Vehicle Appraiser who analyzes damaged vehicles to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlements. You will examine the extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage and prepare detailed estimates.

Responsibilities include reviewing estimates with shop managers, deciding between repair or replacement, determining salvage value, and ensuring final bills are accurate.

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage.
• Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
• Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
• In the event of a disagreement with manager or foreman on repair cost, arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve the situation.
• Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors.
• Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.
• Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss.
• Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
• Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles.
• Review final bill to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain good working relationships with insurance personnel.

Job description

City of Lincoln seeks an Insurance Vehicle Appraiser who analyzes damaged vehicles to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlements. You will examine the extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage and prepare detailed estimates.

Responsibilities include reviewing estimates with shop managers, deciding between repair or replacement, determining salvage value, and ensuring final bills are accurate.