Field Auto Appraiser

• Inspect, identify, and evaluate auto vehicles involved in a loss
• Appraise and determine repair costs for damaged vehicles in the field
• Determine repair versus replace decisions and parts utilization
• Evaluate whether vehicles are repairable or salvageable using industry-standard estimating software
• Travel to inspection locations to appraise vehicles in the field
• Prepare estimates using estimating software
• Work directly with auto repair facilities on supplemental repair processing
• Provide supplemental estimates
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel as required

• High school diploma or GED required
• Licenses as required by state guidelines
• Three (3) years of related experience, including at least one (1) year of appraisal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 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
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, reach/work overhead
• Ability to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Ability to drive up to 4 hours per day
• Continual use of manual dexterity
• Hearing, vision, and talking abilities

Demonstrates expertise in vehicle appraisal and repair cost estimation, utilizing industry-standard estimating software while maintaining strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Capable of performing physical tasks and working in various environmental conditions to meet performance competencies.

• Vehicle Appraisal
• Estimating Software Proficiency
• Repair Cost Estimation
• Strong Knowledge of Automobiles
• Licenses as Required by State Guidelines

• Vehicle Inspection
• Repair Versus Replace Decision Making
• Supplemental Estimates Preparation
• Appraisal Experience
• Manual Dexterity

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Negotiating Skills
• Team Collaboration

• High School Diploma or GED
• State Licenses as Required

• Auto Vehicles
• Repair Facilities
• Performance Competencies
• Field Appraisal

• Estimating Software
• Microsoft Office