Auto and Heavy Equipment Appraiser

Job overview

The Auto and Heavy Equipment Appraiser role is field-based in the Billings metropolitan area, MT. Compensation is not specified. The appraiser supports CCMS & Associates’ independent adjuster and appraiser roster and its claims work for insurance carriers. The appraiser inspects vehicles and equipment, assesses damage, and prepares repair estimates and claim reports. The role contributes to claims processing by evaluating repair costs, total losses, and salvage values and communicating findings to adjusters, insurers, and repair facilities.

What you'll do

• Conduct field inspections and appraisals of automobiles, commercial trucks, construction equipment, and specialty vehicles
• prepare estimates using CCC One, Mitchell, Audatex, or comparable software
• evaluate repair costs, total loss assessments, and salvage values under carrier guidelines
• communicate with adjusters, insurers, and repair facilities
• maintain customer-focused interactions
• submit reports on time
• and comply with client and industry standards. The posting requires at least three years of auto and/or heavy equipment appraisal experience, reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and travel to inspection locations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

auto appraiser

heavy equipment appraiser

field inspections

insurance claims

repair estimates

ccc one

mitchell

audatex

billings metropolitan area mt

ccms & associates

3+ years appraisal experience

travel to inspections

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive fee schedules, flexible workload, support from a dedicated claims management team, and access to a diverse portfolio of claims.

Why this role

The posting describes this as a 1099 independent contractor role with a flexible workload and access to a diverse portfolio of claims.

About the employer

CCMS & Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Claims Adjusting. Sector: 52.