Used Equipment Appraiser

Wyoming Machinery Company•Casper, WY

About The Position

The Used Equipment Appraiser is responsible for inspecting the condition of all makes and models of equipment for trade-in or warranty consideration. The Appraiser will systematically inspect the dealer’s machines currently on rent to a customer. Equipment training and demonstration will be provided to our construction and governmental customers.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Operate company vehicle requiring a valid drivers’ license (driving record must meet company insurance
Able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend and write) in English.
Minimum of five years of experience in a directly related industry
Caterpillar Operator training certification or ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

Inspect machines for trade-in consideration so that the Used Equipment Department can assign a book value for the equipment.
Takes oil samples, measures undercarriage and gets equipment history from the customer.
May be required to travel out of the dealership territory to evaluate a piece of equipment Wyoming Machinery Company will purchase for the used/rental needs of the territory.
Will inspect rental fleet machines that have been out more than three months to give the Rental Manager feedback on the condition of the unit.
Operates and evaluates equipment for mechanical condition and inspects for deficiencies related to proper operation.
Meets all Federal-training requirements to be on customer’s sites.
Able to read and understand English to read and understand Operator/Maintenance Manuals, Parts Books, Caterpillar performance handbook, spec sheets and sales training/product information.
Be able to speak in front of the public and customers to give technical presentations.
Fleet appraisals for customer valuations for financing.
Give detailed reports of equipment condition to the Used Equipment/Rental Manager.
Maintain and develop working relationship with sales representatives and customers.
Have a working knowledge of heavy and light duty equipment.
Be able to measure rubber tires and track type undercarriage.
Have organizational skills and able to work without close supervision.
Knowledge of, or the ability to read and understand, Code of Federal Regulations Title 30, OSHA and MSHA Regulations that apply to training and retraining.