Auto Collision Estimator & Appraisal Specialist

Momentum BMW

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+
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Qualifications

  • Must be authorized to work in the USA.
  • Must demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing including background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license.
  • Must follow all company safety policies and procedures and report accidents to a supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Examine damaged vehicles to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage.
  • Estimate cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
  • Review repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
  • Arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser if there is a cost dispute.
  • Determine feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts.
  • Evaluate repair viability vs. paying vehicle market value before accident.
  • Determine salvage value on total loss.
  • Prepare insurance forms indicating repair cost estimates and recommendations.
  • Estimate cost of repainting or converting undamaged vehicles.

Job description

Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement.

Duties and 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.
  • Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.
  • All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
  • All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
  • All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license.
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