What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Damage Appraiser position at GAINSCO Auto Insurance®?
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We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Material Damage Appraiser to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for completing auto physical damage appraisals with precision, efficiency, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in writing auto damage appraisals, expertise in insurance carrier appraisal processes, and proficiency in appraisal estimating software.
What does a MATERIAL DAMAGE APPRAISER do at GAINSCO?
Field Responsibilities:
- Conduct field inspections within the assigned geographic territory in an efficient and timely manner.
- Accurately inspect, assess, and appraise damaged vehicles through the application of company guidelines and proper repair methods.
- Utilize estimating software to evaluate and document accident-related damages.
- Manage the repair process to ensure timely completion.
- Maintain good communication with the customer and their shop of choice to provide updates, explain the repair process, and assist them with the handling of their claim.
- Efficiently handle an estimate workload that primarily consists of field appraisals, but is supplemented by writing virtual appraisals that utilize photos submitted by customers.
What is required?
Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Licenses/Certifications:
- Ability to obtain adjusters or appraisers license in states where required.
- Pass required Material Damage training, reviews, and calibration exercises.
- I-Car training or ASE Certification is a plus.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience writing auto damage appraisals.
- Insurance carrier appraisal experience is required.
- Appraisal estimating software experience required.
- CCC ONE estimating experience is a plus.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of auto appraisal technical skills.
- Ability to prioritize, manage time, and work efficiently.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
- Ability to travel 95% within the territory; 5% voluntary overnight travel.
What else do you need to know?
- Candidate MUST live in or be willing to relocate to the Tulsa, OK Or OKC, OK area to be considered for this position.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record according to Fleet Vehicle guidelines.
- Company vehicle provided.
- Company laptop, monitors, printer, and iPhone provided.
- Excellent benefits package: medical & dental (Basic plan FREE), vision insurance, life insurance, short term, and long-term disability insurance.
- Parental Leave Policy.
- 401K Company Match.
- PTO Paid Company determined Holidays.
**Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity**
All offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation (including employment, education, criminal and DMV verification- when applicable) and a pre-employment drug test with results satisfactory to GAINSCO.
GAINSCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
