Field Auto Technical Adjuster - Bakersfield, United States - Avail Car Sharing Company

Description

**Field Auto Technical Adjuster -$1,500 Sign On Bonus Bakersfield, CA**

**Location:** Bakersfield, CA, US The world isnt standing still, and neither is Allstate. Were moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers evolving needs. Thats why now is an exciting time to join our team. Youll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

Youll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities. Plus, Allstate is changing how, when, and where we work-to lead us boldly into our future. We're empowering our employees to create better ways of working through more intentional use of communication and collaboration practices, processes and tools.

Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from lifes uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years weve thrived by staying a step ahead of whatevers coming next to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. Weve been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection. We are the Good Hands. We dont follow the trends. We set them.

**Job Summary:**

Under limited supervision, the Consultant II is responsible for providing a superior level of customer service and attention to customers who have a vehicle that needs repaired. The individual virtually or physically inspects damage to a vehicle (which may include automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and recreational vehicles), writes damage repair estimates, completes total loss valuation and negotiates complex settlements with repair facilities, tow yards, customers, and estimates repair times for rental/loss of use.

**Key Responsibilities:**

This role is responsible for full time Field work in the Bakersfield, CA area

Summarizes documents and enters into claim system notes

Documents a claim file with notes, evaluations, and decision-making process

May work the Triage Tool and partners with the Good Hands Repair Network for vehicles that may be potential total losses, and determines repairability and if repairs can be settled rapidly

Investigates complex files, reviews damage, take photos, and determines reparability or total loss

Prepares damage estimates or valuation for complex claims and locates parts

Evaluates diminished value in a complex claim

Initiates payments (QCP, Fast Mobile Epay, etc.) and pays appropriate parties

Negotiates and settles complex claims in accordance with business unit best practices

Responds to complex arbitration contentions

**Supervisory Responsibilities:**

This job does not have supervisory duties

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree or equivalent

2 or more years of related experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Functional Skills

Applies broad knowledge of insurance policy, coverage, and regulation

Applies broad knowledge of claim processes, policies, procedures, claim systems, coverage, liability, damage estimating, and/or settlement, and adherence to applicable legal compliance standards

Applies broad knowledge of analytical procedures to reconcile, manipulate, and recognize patterns of data

Applies broad knowledge of problem-solving and preparation of reports for analysis

Applies broad negotiation and/or arbitration skills

Applies broad conflict management and problem resolution skills in managing internal and external customer relationships

**Compensation Data**

Compensation Range: $56,600 - $82,500, based on experience and qualifications.

**External**

$1,500 New Hire Sign On Bonus

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

**Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands.**

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary but thats just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, youll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy. For a full description of Allstates benefits,

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