Field Auto Appraiser - Columbus, Ohio

Sedgwick; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sedgwick in Columbus, OH is seeking a Field Auto Appraiser to inspect and evaluate damaged vehicles in the field. You’ll determine repair versus replacement costs and prepare estimates using estimatics software, traveling to inspection locations as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, state-licensing as required, and at least three years of related appraisal experience, including one year in appraisal. Strong knowledge of autos and excellent negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of related experience, including at least one (1) year of appraisal experience.
• High school diploma or GED; licenses as required by state guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of automobiles and familiarity with appraisal processes.

Responsibilities

• Appraises and determines costs of repairs to damaged vehicles in the field.
• Evaluates whether repair or salvage is appropriate based on industry standards.
• Travels to inspection locations to appraise vehicles and prepare estimates.
• Prepares estimates using estimatics software.
• Collaborates with auto repair facilities to determine supplemental repairs.

Skills

Strong knowledge of automobiles

Appraisal software usage

PC literacy (MS Office)

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent negotiating skills

Teamwork

Meet performance competencies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Estimatics software

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you’ll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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Field Auto Appraiser - Columbus, Ohio

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.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $55,000-$65,000/yr. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.