On Call - After Hours Loss Tech
Follow this process is how to answer an after hours loss as a technician.
Step 1: At the end of the day
Ensure you have reviewed the on call call schedule and are prepared on the days you are scheduled.
- You will want to have your truck packed at the end of the day for after hour losses
- Reference the following KnowHow for How to pack your truck
Step 2: Keep your phone charged and volume up
You will be responsible for answering any after hour calls
- Make sure phone is charged and volume is up.
Step 3: Receiving a call
When you receive a call, ensure you get the following information from the manager:
- Insurance carrier
- Claim number
- Adjuster information
- Any instructions given by the carrier, if cause of loss has been determined, when is the adjuster coming out, if there has been any coverage granted.
- Contact information (phone numbers and emails)
- Special instructions (gate codes, parking instructions, etc.)
Step 4: Clock in and head to the shop
- Clock in and head to the shop.
- To ensure good communication give your ETA to the on call manager.
Step 5: At the shop
Once at the shop, meet up with other technician and give the insured a call with your ETA.
Step 6: Arrive on site
- Once on site follow the standard process for the type of loss.
- Make sure to take detailed notes for the estimator as these items are going to have a different value for after hours work.
Step 7: Heavy Demo
Depending on the type of loss, preform work as normal.
- If heavy demo is required extract as much as possible and save the heavy demo if possible for the next business day.
Step 8: Keep in contact with the On call Manager
- If the loss is not as described, let the on call manager know if additional resources are needed.
Step 9: Document loss and clock out
When done for the night, document the loss and clock out when you get back to the shop.
- Make sure to keep track of your time cards as after hour losses can be billed differently then during business hours.
