Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement. Duties and Responsibilities: ·       Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage. ·       Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item. ·       Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman. ·       In the event of a disagreement with manager or foreman on repair cost, arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve the situation. ·       Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors. ·       Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident. ·       Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss. ·       Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations. ·       Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles. ·       Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.