Hyannis, MA Collision Repair Appraiser

Balise Motor Sales•Hyannis, MA

3d•$75,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Collision Appraiser We are seeking an Appraiser to inspect, photograph and appraise damage to vehicles and other property damaged in an automobile accident or loss Job Description Analyze damage Examine the vehicle for any type of damage to the body, structure, mechanicals, electrical, or interior Estimate repairs Use both repair manuals and your education/knowledge to estimate parts and labor costs Review Work with team to agree on repair costs and final review of the damage Prepare forms Create insurance forms including the details of the repair cost estimates and additional recommendations Communicate Work with colleagues, fellow technicians, customers, and vendors to ensure an efficient experience while keeping the communication open Environmental & Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may incidentally be required to stoop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds A current valid driver’s license and insurability rating is required This position may require up to 10% travel

Requirements

Appraisal License is required
3-5 years of experience in handling auto physical damage appraisals
Collision Center experience and/or familiarity with the field adjusters/insurance industries
CCC Pathways and/or other electronic appraisal formats required
Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills
High Energy, busy shop
Excellent customer service skills and communication skills are required
A current valid driver’s license and insurability rating is required

Nice To Haves

I-CAR certification preferred, but not required
Bi-lingual preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Analyze damage
Examine the vehicle for any type of damage to the body, structure, mechanicals, electrical, or interior
Estimate repairs
Use both repair manuals and your education/knowledge to estimate parts and labor costs
Work with team to agree on repair costs and final review of the damage
Create insurance forms including the details of the repair cost estimates and additional recommendations
Work with colleagues, fellow technicians, customers, and vendors to ensure an efficient experience while keeping the communication open