Body Shop Estimator

About the Organization
Hello and thank you for considering a career with Bomnin Automotive! We are a family-owned and operated business that has been delivering excellence in the automotive industry since 2010. Our team is passionate about creating a diverse environment where all of our associates are supported and can build rewarding careers.

At Bomnin Automotive, we take pride in offering our associates extensive benefits and a culture that is geared towards providing them with vast growth opportunities. We believe in doing what's right for our associates, which is why we offer medical benefits with employer-paid contribution, dental, gap, vision, disability, cancer insurance, life insurance, and a retirement plan 401(k) with an employer match. We also offer PTO, paid holidays, and a flexible schedule to ensure that our associates have a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to our commitment to our associates, we are also passionate about giving back to our community. Our mission is not just about selling cars, but in providing hope, love, and strength to our community. Throughout the years we have supported causes in search for a cure to pediatric cancer; we have partnered with local non-profits that serve the under-privileged; and donated time and resources to schools, charitable organizations, and causes that are relevant and important to each of the community's we represent.

We are proud of our team and the work that we do, and we hope that you will consider joining us in our mission to deliver excellence in the automotive industry and make a positive impact on the community.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Job Title: Body Shop Estimator

Department: Collision Center

Reports to: Collision Center Director/Service Operations Director

Job Status: Full-time/Exempt

Job Title: Body Shop Estimator

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

Essential Duties

• Examines damaged vehicle to determine the extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage.
• Estimates the cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
• Reviews repair cost estimates with the body shop manager or foreman.
• In the event of a disagreement with the manager or foreman on the repair cost, arranges to have the damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve the situation.
• Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors.
• Evaluates the practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before the 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.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

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

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before customers or associates of the organization.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business communications, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications

I-CAR Certificate of Advanced Training

Manufacturer Training

Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement
The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information. Bomnin Automotive is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
Bomnin Chevrolet West Kendall

Division
Bomnin Chevrolet West Kendall


This position is currently accepting applications.