Field Auto Appraiser

Sedgwick

. Inspect, identify, and evaluate auto vehicles involved in a loss .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $70,000 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vehicle appraisal and repair cost estimation using industry-standard software, alongside strong organizational and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with auto repair facilities and meet performance competencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vehicle AppraisalEstimatics SoftwareRepair Cost EstimationNegotiation SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Vehicle InspectionRepair Versus Replace DecisionsAppraisal ExperienceAutomobile KnowledgePC LiteracyMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationStrong Negotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Estimatics Software

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaState Licenses

Industry Keywords

Auto Repair FacilitiesSupplemental EstimatesPerformance Competencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect, identify, and evaluate auto vehicles involved in a loss
Appraise and determine repair costs for damaged vehicles in the field
Determine repair versus replace decisions and parts utilization
Evaluate whether vehicles are repairable or salvageable using industry-standard estimatics software
Travel to inspection locations to appraise vehicles in the field
Prepare estimates using estimatics software
Work directly with auto repair facilities on supplemental repair processing
Provide supplemental estimates
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Licenses as required by state guidelines
Three (3) years of related experience, including at least one (1) year of appraisal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Strong knowledge of automobiles
Ability to understand and utilize appraisal software
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
Must be able to kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, reach/work overhead
Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions
Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
Must be able to drive up to 4 hours per day
Must have continual use of manual dexterity
Hearing, vision, and talking abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) and matching
Paid time off (PTO)
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance
Flexible spending account or health savings account
Other additional voluntary benefits
Reasonable accommodations when applicable and appropriate