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Job Description: Automotive Body Shop Estimator
Reports to: Body Shop Manager
Job Classification: Full Time
Work Schedule: Dealership Hours are 8:00 am-5:00 pm- Monday-Friday. Position is scheduled 40-45 hours per week based on dealership volume and needs.
Scope of departmental work: Assess damage to customer vehicles to create estimates for insurance companies and consumers. Correspondence with insurance representatives to ensure claim is handled properly.
Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Responsibilities:
· Thoroughly inspect vehicles to determine extent of damage and need for repairs
· Photograph vehicle accurately to support estimate for insurance purposes
· Collaborate with insurance adjuster on correct repair procedures and ensure that vehicle is returned to pre accident condition
· Review supplements from technicians, accurately document need for supplement, and get timely approval from insurance company
· Negotiate on behalf of dealership and the customer with insurance companies for accurate repair times and proper repair procedures
· Coordinating repair process with technicians
· Maintain high level of customer service throughout the repair process
· Update customer on the status of vehicle daily through customer’s preferred communication method
· Perform final quality control check on vehicle after repairs are completed
· Follow up with insurance company on all payments for repairs
· Establish and maintain good working relationship with customers and vendors
Requirements:
· 1 years collision writing experience
· Experience with CCC estimating software (or other estimating software) required
· Have positive, upbeat attitude
· Able to work as part of a team
· Able to communicate effectively with customers and insurance adjusters
Benefits:
· Health Insurance
· Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Account options
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· 401K with employer matching contributions
· AFLAC
· Dealership department discounts
· Paid Holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000