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Sedgwick
Heavy Equipment/Specialty Desk Appraiser
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$60,256 / year median in the U.S.
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Telecommuter NM Full time R76387 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 Heavy Equipment/Specialty Desk Appraiser
PRIMARY PURPOSE
- Responsible for evaluating damage and preparing repair estimates for heavy equipment and specialty vehicles involved in insurance claims. This role requires strong technical knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with repair facilities to ensure accurate and timely claim resolution.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS andRESPONSIBILITIES
- + Review photos, documentation, and other claim materials to assess damage.
ADDITIONAL
FUNCTIONS andRESPONSIBILITIES
- + Performs other duties as assigned. + Supports the organization's quality program(s). + Travels as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education & Licensing
- High school diploma or GED required. Licenses as required.
- Experience
- Three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include at least one (1) year of heavy equipment experience.
- Skills & Knowledge
- + Thorough knowledge of operating heavy equipment + Ability to understand and utilize appraisal software + Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills + PC literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products + Analytical and interpretive skills + Ability to work independently or 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 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, reaching/working overhead, + Be able 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.
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- 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.
- sedgwick.com