Classification

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Reports To

Mechanical Shop Manager

Estimator Job Description

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Collision Estimator involves assessing damaged vehicles with precision, generating estimates, and compiling all necessary documentation for the Repair Planner. Proficiency in using automotive estimating software is essential for accurately calculating repair costs and producing estimation reports.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough inspection of damaged vehicles to assess the degree of damage to the structural, body, mechanical, or interior components.
• Ensure that all photo estimates contain sufficient photos and request additional pictures or information if needed (the photo estimate is not a final estimate).
• Determine the cost effectiveness of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders and doors.
• Prepare supporting documentation for estimates, including taking photographs, OEM position statements, completing forms, and other tasks required by customers, insurance, and fleet companies.
• Possess a proficient understanding of the CCC estimating platform and other management systems.
• Write estimates using proper repair procedures in accordance with insurance, fleet, and Swift Recon guidelines.
• Vehicle estimates must be completed within four hours of arrival.
• Responsible for assigning the repair plan for all assigned vehicles.
• Review repair notes in estimating software to ensure all overlapping procedures are estimated.

• Record any necessary information to complete tasks within the body shop management software's internal notes.

• Responsible for maintaining an open line of communication with the Repair Planner and team through all phases of the collision repair process.
• Is required to stay up to date on vehicle status throughout the entire process and ensure the vehicle maintains quoted estimated time of completion.

• Responsible for performing final quality control checks on all assigned vehicles.
• Able to fill department estimating needs during teammate transitions or absences.
• Work as a team with the Repair Planner during periods of need or when there is downtime.
• Comply with company safety rules, guidelines, and standards.
• Perform other duties as required to successfully meet the needs and goals of the estimating department and Swift Recon.

Educational

• A minimum of 5 years' experience working in estimating, service writing, or advisor department.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of collision repair process, including insurance procedures and requirements for a variety of carriers
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Proficient knowledge and use of estimating software
• Proficient with computers and other technology

Physical Activity Frequent

Standing walking reaching pushing pulling lifting carrying finger and wrist movement grasping visual acuity bending crouching sitting driving climbing balancing repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The position is based in a normal shop environment. Daily activity as well as repetitive tasks involving hand and arm motion and lifting objects over 50 pounds. Must be able to push/pull parts, carts, and cars with assistance. Working environment consists of: Exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust, along with high levels of noise. Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment. Subject to climate changes both inside and outside the facility. Must have visual acuity to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Company Property Assigned

Employee is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of following items: Email account, cell phone service, tablets, computers, all log in's, or any other company services and equipment. Acknowledging the company data and equipment is proprietary and must be submitted upon leaving this position.