About this role
This role appraises construction, agricultural, industrial, and other heavy equipment by determining fair market value through condition assessment and market research. You will deliver USPAP-compliant valuation reports after field inspections and coordinate professionally with insurance and lending stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field inspections and appraisals of heavy equipment
- Prepare detailed valuation reports
- Assess equipment condition and classify ready to work vs project asset
- Research auction results and comparable sales data
- Ensure USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) compliance and maintain documentation
Technical Overview
The position focuses on equipment appraisal methodology: conducting inspections, analyzing condition (including ready to work vs project asset), and supporting conclusions with auction results and comparable sales data. It also references appraisal software, condition assessment tools, and database systems for documentation and reporting.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a licensed machinery and equipment appraiser with 5+ years of experience evaluating construction, agricultural, and heavy equipment. They produce USPAP-compliant valuation reports using appraisal software, conduct thorough field inspections, and communicate valuation conclusions clearly to insurance and lending stakeholders.
Must-Have Skills
Minimum of 5 years of experience in constructionagricultureor fleetHigh school diploma or GED requiredValid state adjuster or appraiser licenseUSPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) complianceField inspections and appraisals of heavy equipmentPrepare detailed and accurate valuation reports
Nice-to-Have Skills
Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related fieldIndustry certification such as USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) or ability to obtain certificationContinued education to maintain licensure and stay current with industry standards
Tools & Platforms
appraisal softwarecondition assessment toolsdatabase systems
Required Skills
machinery and equipment appraisalheavy equipment valuationconstruction equipment appraisalagricultural equipment appraisalcondition assessmentfair market valuefield inspectionsvaluation reportsUSPAP complianceauction results researchcomparable sales data analysisappraisal softwaredatabase systems
Hard Skills
Machinery and equipment appraisalConstruction equipment appraisalAgricultural equipment appraisalIndustrial equipment appraisalHeavy equipment valuationCondition assessmentFair market value determinationField inspectionsValuation report preparationUSPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) complianceAmerican Society of Appraisers standardsEquipment condition analysisReady to work vs project asset assessmentMarket researchAuction results researchComparable sales data analysisAppraisal software usageCondition assessment tools usageDatabase systems usageAppraisal documentation recordkeepingClient communication
Soft Skills
Detail orientationAnalytical thinkingProfessional communicationTranslating complex data into clear conclusionsClient relationship managementAbility to present valuations clearly
Certifications
Preferred
USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice)
Keywords for Your Resume
Machinery and Equipment Appraiserappraiservaluationfair market valueheavy equipmentconstruction equipmentagricultural equipmentindustrial equipmentfield inspectionsvaluation reportscondition assessmentsready to workproject assetUSPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice)American Society of Appraisersauction resultscomparable sales dataappraisal softwarecondition assessment toolsdatabase systemsstate adjuster or appraiser license
Deal Breakers
Valid state adjuster or appraiser license, Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction, agriculture, or fleet, Ability to comply with USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice)
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