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Auto Damage Desk Appraiser

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a skilled and experienced Auto Damage Desk Appraiser to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for completing auto physical damage estimates with quality, efficiency, and following Tesla repair procedures. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 years' experience in writing auto damage estimates, being proficient in estimating software and expertise in the insurance industry.


What You'll Do
  • Conduct virtual estimates and supplements based on photos provided by the customer or body shop in an efficient manner
  • Accurately assess vehicle damages and complete a thorough estimate using proper repair procedures
  • Adheres to company claims procedures and guidelines
  • Negotiates with auto repair facilities and reaches agreement for cost of repair
  • Evaluate the Actual Cash Value of a vehicle determined to be a total loss following company guidelines
  • Settle vehicles determined to be a total loss
  • Identify and report underwriting concerns or evidence of external fraud to appropriate channels

What You'll Bring
  • 1 years' experience as an auto damage appraiser with an insurance company or as a body shop writer
  • Experience with major estimating software
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to complete work individually or in a team atmosphere
  • Onsite presence is required

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

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