Estimator

Estimator

Position Summary:

Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance and retail claim settlement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicles to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage.
• Estimate cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
• Determine feasibility of repair vs. replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders and doors.
• Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
• Estimate cost of repainting, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles.
• Review repair cost estimates with body shop manger or foreman.
• Schedule customer appointments.
• Track daily progress of jobs in process.
• Assist production manager in processing supplement claims.
• Prepare detailed supplements for additional parts and labor.
• Notify insurance company of any supplement needed.
• Prepare repair order documents for final invoicing checking parts, labor and materials charges.
• Calculate technician hours and flag timesheets.
• Complete daily cycle time work sheets.
• Utilize DMS system for customer updates and job tracking.
• Review daily progress of repairs and work with production manager and customer service representative updating customers when needed.
• Notify customers of any old damage found on vehicle that may not be accident related.
• Document repair order for mileage on vehicle in and out of shop.
• Maintains a professional attitude with co-workers, customers, vendors.
• Follows the dress code the company has put in place. Maintains a clean and neat work area. Keeps area free of debris.
• Follows federal, state and local law as well as company policy about safeguarding all information.
• Reports on time to work and follows schedule that is given. Calls supervisor if he/she cannot be at work on time.
• Keeps current with annual HR training along with any other training that might be required for this position.
• Follows all company policies and procedures. Notifies supervisor of any illegal activity.

Requirements:

• At least 3 year(s) automotive collision experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of body repair methods
• Possess a good understanding of computerized estimating systems.
• Ability to deal effectively with customers, dealership personnel, and insurance adjusters.
• Strong communication skills
• Basic computer skills is a plus
• Team oriented
• Valid driver's license with good driving record Competitive Advantage
• Stable employment with a growing company
• Winning culture and excellent work environment
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k), paid time off, training and more!
• Forward thinking company who is up to date with equipment and technology
• Great earning Potential