What are the responsibilities and job description for the BODY SHOP ESTIMATOR position at Bill Penney All Stores?
Essential Duties
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Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage.
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Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
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Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
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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.
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Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders and doors.
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Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.
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Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss.
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Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
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Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes or customizing undamaged vehicles.
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Other tasks as assigned.