Body Shop Estimator

Job Opportunity At O'Rielly Chevrolet

At O'Rielly Chevrolet, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at O'Rielly Chevrolet is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

Summary

Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement.

Essential Duties

• Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage.
• Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
• Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
• In the event of a disagreement with manager or foreman on repair cost, arranges to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve the situation.
• Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders and doors.
• Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.
• Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss.
• Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
• Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes or customizing undamaged vehicles.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 - 3 years previous experience preferred.

Facility & Benefits

Up to date facility with "State of the Art" diagnostics and repair equipment. Clean environment. Highly productive shop. Competitive wages. Full array of benefits to include paid sick, holidays, vacation, medical, dental, and 401K. Continued education including manufacturer hands on and web-based training. While employed, we cover the cost of ASE certifications with a passing grade.

What We Offer

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• The Option to get more life insurance and LTD
• 401K Plan
• Paid time off and vacation
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Family owned and operated
• Long term job security
• Health and wellness
• Discounts on products and services

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.