Auto/Heavy Equipment Appraiser

Crawford•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Remote

About The Position

Ready to Be the Expert in Heavy Equipment Claims? Work Remotely from Anywhere in the US! We’re looking for a Heavy Equipment Claims Appraiser with the skills and experience to assess damage, value losses, and settle claims with precision. Under the direction of Vehicle Services Management and Heavy Equipment Specialists. Prepared written appraisals on damage to ‘on or off road’ heavy equipment. Responsible for establishing accurate and acceptable repair figures if repairable. Establishes pre-loss actual cash value and possible salvage value if non-repairable.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in insurance claims
High school or vocational school graduate or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of previous experience with auto and heavy equipment and appraising vehicle damage
Candidates must have a Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Appraiser license
Ability to read and interpret technical reference material
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
In-depth working knowledge of various types of vehicle construction and repair techniques
Ability to learn automated appraisal systems
Solid negotiating and customer service skills
Must possess solid mathematical and computational skills
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must complete continuing education requirements per Crawford Educational Services

Responsibilities

Estimate repair and salvage values
Prepare detailed reports and follow client instructions
Deliver accurate, fair, and timely appraisals
Appraises auto and heavy equipment damage to determine repair costs for claim settlement
Establishes pre-loss actual cash value and salvage value for heavy equipment beyond repair
Establishes cargo loss value if applicable
Examines damaged unity for interior / exterior damage
Interprets client special instructions to accurately handle claims
Prepares reports/documents for appropriate personnel as required
Records case time/billings
Solicits business locally when called upon to do so
One of the first points of contact in the call
Upholds the Crawford Code of Business Conduct at all times
Performs other duties as requested
Upholds the Crawford Code of Conduct