Sedgwick

Heavy Equipment, Specialty Desk Appraiser

Sedgwick
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • New Mexico • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating damage and preparing repair estimates for heavy equipment and specialty vehicles, utilizing appraisal software and collaborating effectively with repair facilities. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written formats are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Heavy Equipment ExperienceAppraisal Software ProficiencyRepair Estimate PreparationExcellent Communication SkillsAnalytical Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Evaluate damage and prepare repair estimates for heavy equipment and specialty vehicles involved in insurance claims
  • Review photos, documentation, and other claim materials to assess damage
  • Prepare detailed repair estimates using approved industry-standard software
  • Evaluate repair-versus-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
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Support the organization's quality programs
  • Travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Licenses as required
  • Three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required, including at least one (1) year of heavy equipment experience
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and reach/work overhead
  • Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to drive up to 4 hours per day

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Work-life balance
  • Reasonable accommodations when applicable and appropriate
  • Equal opportunity workplace
  • Drug-free workplace

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Hard Skills
Repair Estimate PreparationHeavy Equipment OperationAppraisal Software ProficiencyDamage EvaluationParts Usage Assessment
Soft Skills
Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work AbilityNegotiation Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office ProficiencyIndustry-Standard Software
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma or GEDLicenses as Required
Industry Keywords
Insurance ClaimsRepair Versus Replace DecisionsQuality ProgramsPerformance Competencies