Auto Desk Appraiser Level 1

Alacrity Solutions; Mitchell (SD); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Auto Desk Appraiser Level I, where you'll play a crucial role in determining repair costs for auto damages. This position allows you to work from home while collaborating with repair facilities to ensure accurate estimates based on industry standards. Your expertise in estimating software will be essential as you review shop estimates and provide detailed reports to clients. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement options, as you contribute to a reputable organization dedicated to excellence in insurance claims management.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K plan options

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience with estimating software required.
• Preferred experience as a body shop estimator or appraiser.

Responsibilities

• Review and rewrite auto body shop estimates for damages.
• Obtain agreement on repair costs with facilities.
• Prepare total loss condition reports for claims.

Skills

CCC/Pathways estimating software

Audatex

Mitchell

WebEst

Time management

Organizational skills

Job description

Auto Desk Appraiser Level I – Work from Home

Alacrity Solutions is a full end-to-end provider delivering streamlined insurance claims, repair, and recovery solutions. As one of the largest independent providers of insurance claims services in North America, we provide property, auto, heavy equipment, and casualty claims management services. Our staffing capabilities, temporary housing services, managed repair network, and subrogation services support a fully integrated solution from first notice of loss through completion of repairs. To learn more, visit www.AlacritySolutions.com.

The role of Auto Desk Appraiser Level I: Desk appraisers will determine the scope and cost of auto repairs for damages caused by collision or other risks. The appraiser reviews shop estimates and/or photos of the damaged vehicle and works to reach a mutually acceptable repair estimate with the repair facility based on client guidelines and industry standards.

Primary Duties include but are not limited to:

• Review and/or rewrite auto body shop estimates for collision and other material damage losses, making changes based on industry standard procedures.
• Obtain agreement on scope and cost of repairs with repair facilities.
• Ensure that repair estimates and supplements are properly documented.
• Provide written reports to clients on adjustments made in the submitted estimates.
• Prepare and submit total loss condition reports in cases of potential total loss claims.

Skills & Requirements:

• At least 6 months experience with CCC/Pathways estimating software or its equivalent (Audatex, Mitchell, WebEst, etc.)
• Experience as a body shop estimator, independent field appraiser, or insurance carrier staff appraiser preferred.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Starting salary range:

• $19 - $20 / hourly

Job Specifics:

• Work from Home
• Full-Time (Work Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm)

Travel Required:

• N/A

Why Choose Alacrity?

• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program
• HSA Bank with selection of High Deductible Health Plan
• 401K plan options
• Paid Time Off Accruals
• Paid Holidays

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Alacrity is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All decisions pertaining to an employee’s employment are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth), gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, reproductive health decisions, veteran’s status, genetic information, creed, marital status, disability, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Alacrity Solutions makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, please refer to our EEO policy.

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