Field Auto Appraiser - Minneapolis, MN

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Minnesota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending or Health Savings, H

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd seeks a Field Auto Appraiser in Minneapolis, MN to inspect and evaluate damaged vehicles for loss. You will prepare repair estimates, determine repair vs. salvage, and travel to inspection sites to work with repair facilities.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in appraisal with strong knowledge of automobiles and estimating software, plus excellent communication and teamwork abilities to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of related experience including at least 1 year of appraisal experience or equivalent.
• Experience with appraisal/estimating software.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Appraises and determines costs of repairs to damaged vehicles in the field.
• Determines repair vs. replace and parts utilization.
• Evaluates repairability or salvageability based on standard estimatics software.
• Travels to inspection locations to appraise vehicles.
• Prepares estimates using estimatics software.
• Collaborates with auto repair facilities on supplemental repairs.

Skills

Automobiles knowledge

Appraisal software

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Deadline compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Estimats software

Microsoft Office

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.Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to WorkFortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & InsuranceField Auto Appraiser - Minneapolis, MNPRIMARY PURPOSE : To inspect, identify, and evaluate auto vehicles involved in a loss.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIESAppraises 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 RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms other duties as assigned.Travels as required.QUALIFICATIONSEducation & LicensingHigh school diploma or GED required. Licenses as required by state guidelines.ExperienceThree (3) years of related experience to include at least one (1) year of appraisal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.Skills & KnowledgeStrong knowledge of automobilesAbility to understand and utilize appraisal softwarePC literate, including Microsoft Office productsStrong organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent negotiating skillsAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to meet or exceed Performance CompetenciesWORK ENVIRONMENTWhen 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 deadlinesPhysical: 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 dexterityAuditory/Visual : Hearing, vision and talkingThe 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 $50,000-$70,000/hr. 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. Always accepting applications.Sedgwick is 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, consider applying for it anyway! 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.