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Sedgwick
Field Auto Appraiser - East Lancing, Michigan
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What they do
An Auto Damage Appraiser estimates the value of an insured item or the cost of repairs for a vehicle damaged after an accident. Inspects damaged cars and provides repair cost estimates to insurance adjusters.
$66,208 / year median in Michigan
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Owosso, MI Flint, MI Full time R77252 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 Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Field Auto Appraiser - East Lancing, Michigan
PRIMARY PURPOSE
- :•To inspect, identify, and evaluate auto vehicles involved in a loss.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS andRESPONSIBILITIES
- + Appraises and determines costs of repairs to damaged vehicle in the field; determines repair versus replace and parts utilization.
ADDITIONAL
FUNCTIONS andRESPONSIBILITIES
- + 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.
- 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.
- Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected.
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