Field Auto Damage Appraiser

Field Auto Damage Appraiser

*** Dallas area ***

GoAuto is a family-oriented company based in Louisiana. We currently write policies in Louisiana, Nevada, Ohio, and Texas. We believe everyone who needs auto insurance should be able to have access to it at an affordable price.

When you choose to start a career with GoAuto, you are here to elevate care and change lives. In return, yours will be one of them. That’s what you can expect with a career at GoAuto.

We believe in the value of a promise and what it means to our company. The values we set forth are pertinent to who we are as a company and who we look to hire.

WE PROMISE

• You will be treated with decency and integrity.
• You will feel empowered to effect positive change.
• You will be part of a team that supports and appreciates you.
• You will have the tools and resources to be successful.
• You will be recognized and appreciated.
• You will take pride as a member of our family

Responsibilities:

• Using multiple software systems and claims best practices, prepare itemized appraisals indicating costs of parts, materials, and labor necessary to restore damaged vehicles to their pre-damage condition. Submits appraisals promptly to claims personnel to expeditiously process claims.
• Provides technical advice on vehicle repair, parts costs, garage expertise, and opinions on whether specific damage is related to a particular accident.
• Completes auto repair facility and independent re-inspections, and supplements as warranted to verify damage or confirm repairs are completed.
• Resolves disagreements and negotiates with auto repair facilities, Independent Adjusters, claimants, and policyholders.
• Evaluates claims for potential fraud or subrogation.
• Assists claims management in the resolution of complaints.
• Participates with the Supervisor in special assignments
• May assume managerial duties as needed.
• May be called upon for catastrophe duty
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requirements include extensive knowledge of automobile parts and repair techniques, terminology, and vehicle construction.
• Must possess complete knowledge of automated appraisal systems and understand overall claims operations.
• Requires strong negotiation and analytical skills, strong computer skills, and the ability to work with multi-faceted systems.
• Ability to effectively and independently manage workload while exhibiting good judgment.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form. Bilingual – English and Spanish preferred.
• Licensing and certification are required.
• Knowledge of the CCC One estimating system is preferred.

Compensation

· $55,000 - $70,000 annually

· Sign On Bonus up to $1500

Schedule

· Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 PM

· Full-time

Benefits:

• 401K
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Paid time-off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Vision care coverage
• Work/Life resources
• Employee and Dependent life insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience writing Automotive Estimates for an Insurance company? If so, how many years?
• Do you have experience writing Automotive Estimates for a Body Shop? If so, how many years?

Work Location: On the road