Appraisal Technician

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an Appraisal Technician to evaluate and appraise used vehicles, ensuring accurate mechanical, structural, and aesthetic valuation for inclusion in the company's sales inventory. Key Highlights: 1. Evaluate and appraise used vehicles for valuation and sale. 2. Conduct detailed inspections and diagnostics of vehicles. 3. Join a professional team within the Sales Management department. We want to keep growing—and we want you to be part of our Sales Management team! At Sergio Escobar, we are currently seeking an Appraisal Technician to join our team in the city of Los Ángeles. The main objective of this position is to evaluate and appraise used vehicles, ensuring accurate mechanical, structural, and aesthetic valuation, with the goal of incorporating them into the company’s sales inventory. Main Responsibilities: * Receive automobiles for inspection and appraisal. * Visually inspect vehicles internally and externally to identify mechanical, structural, and aesthetic damage. * Take detailed photographic records of automobiles. * Perform mechanical inspections and road tests according to the established checklist. * Use specialized tools to diagnose issues and determine the overall condition of vehicles. * Refer vehicles to the workshop for more comprehensive evaluations when necessary. * Determine a preliminary value for vehicles following technical evaluation and appraisal. * Establish the final value of vehicles after a detailed inspection. * Enter complete information into systems such as Autopress or other equivalent software. * Update repossession records in Drive after closing deals. Job Requirements: * Degree in Automotive Mechanical Engineering, Higher Technical Diploma in Automotive Mechanics, or related field. * Minimum 2 years’ experience in vehicle evaluation and appraisal. * Class B driver’s license (Mandatory). We care about our employees’ well-being, so we offer the following benefits: * Pleasant work environment and professional team. * Promotion of a close-knit, committed culture focused on achieving goals and objectives, oriented toward organizational development. * Supplementary health insurance (Bice Vida). * Birthday half-day off. * Four administrative half-days per year. * Los Andes Compensation Fund. * Internal career growth opportunities within the company. At Sergio Escobar, we support diversity and inclusion in all forms and firmly believe that diverse teams enrich our culture and drive our purpose of being the best. Therefore, under Law No. 21.015 on Labor Inclusion, we invite you to join this great team and contribute your perspective of success. If you meet the requirements and are interested in joining a team committed to quality and excellence, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming you to our team in Los Ángeles!