Body Shop Estimator

Responsibilities

• Great customer skills and ability to work with a team
• Reviewing repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman
• Determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors
• Evaluating practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident
• Preparing insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimate and recommendations
• Estimating cost of repainting, converting to special purposed, or customizing undamaged vehicles
• Presenting information and responding to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the general

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years previous estimator experience is required
• Confidence to handle high volume estimator needs under limited availability
• Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedures manual
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Excellent communication skills, high level of initiative, and ability to work in a team
• Basic MS Office knowledge; computer software, internet proficiency, and general math skills
• Experience in the estimating/body shop/automotive field Insurance company a big PLUS
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen with a valid driver’s license
• Professional appearance in accordance with body shop policies / dress code
• Previous knowledge regarding CC1 Estimating system and production management system

This is a full-time position, one that could be an ideal scenario for a current or a prior insurance adjuster!