Body Shop Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

GTG Peterbilt – Cedar Rapids is a premier provider of quality products and services to commercial equipment users. We carry a large selection of new and previously owned commercial trucks and offer a full suite of maintenance and repair services. When you build your career at GTG Peterbilt , you make a commitment to being the very best in the business. 

We have an immediate opening for a Body Shop Estimator . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in diesel truck repair and be able to accurately appraise vehicle damage to determine the cost of repair or customization. If you are a skilled Body Shop Estimator with a passion for providing exceptional customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements:

• Project management to include tracking parts, status updates, and maintain schedule.
• Examine damaged vehicles to determine extent of damage related to the said incident. 
• Estimate cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
• Review repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
• Determine feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts.
• Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
• Coordinate with insurance companies and customers.
• Estimate cost of repainting, converting to special purposes or customizing undamaged vehicles.

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service and communication skills with staff, customers, and insurance providers.
• Organized and able to track multiple projects at one time.
• Strong knowledge of automotive repair and estimating software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 
• Two to four years related experience and/or training.
• Combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, 
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance.
• PTO accrual begins at time of hire.
• Eligibility for paid holidays at time of hire.
• 401(k)
• 401 (k) match

Compensation based on education and experience.

GTG Peterbilt is an equal opportunity employer.