Heavy Equipment/Specialty Desk Appraiser

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Review photos, documentation, and other claim materials to assess damage.
• Prepare detailed repair estimates using approved industry-standard software.
• Evaluate repair vs. replace decisions and determine appropriate parts usage.
• Assess whether vehicles are repairable or should be deemed salvage.
• Collaborate with repair facilities to process supplements and update estimates.
• Negotiate scope of repairs and pricing with repair facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licenses as required.
• 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

Mental

• Clear and conceptual thinking ability.
• Excellent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to handle work-related stress.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• 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 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.

Auditory/Visual

• Hearing, vision, and talking.