What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at lithia?
Dealership: Curry Honda Helping satisfied customers drive away with a smile on their face is what we do - join a team focused on earning customers for life! Get your career in gear today! Lithia Motors embodies a unique blend of talent, leadership, and professionalism in a culture that embraces our Core Values of Earn Customers for Life, Take Personal Ownership, Improve Constantly, and Have Fun. Explore new opportunities with one of the largest and most successful retail automotive teams in the nation. Curry Honda Collision At Curry Honda, we believe in quality workmanship with top notch service in a timely manner. Curry Honda Collision is a Certified Honda / Acura repair facility inside the perimeter of Atlanta. When your vehicle is damaged in an accident, it's essential to choose a collision repair center you can trust to restore it. At Curry Honda Collision Center, we provide expert collision repair services for all makes and models. Our facility is equipped with the latest tools and technology to properly repair your vehicle, ensuring that it looks and functions as it did before the accident. We've been able to help many drivers from Marietta to Decatur and beyond, and we can help you, too. Responsibilities Educate customers on the process of vehicle repairs, insurance procedures, customer rights, repair techniques, safety, and value. Completes initial estimates, write complete estimates after full disassembly and damage evaluation, and lock final estimates Manage each repair throughout the process and ensure quality standards by performing in-process QC. Keep every customer fully informed and updated on the status of their vehicle and provide the best possible experience for our customers. Able to pull and review Alldata and Honda net procedures for/with Body Technicians and complete post-scanning for each vehicle in the repair process Pre-close the final repair order, Handle disbursement paperwork, address exceptions in the file and ensure carrier specific requirements are complete Qualifications Customer Service Skills Organization and multi-tasking skills, good time management and the ability to adapt easily to fast-paced environment Knowledge of dealing with Insurance partners preferred Ability to deal with fast paced environments Knowledge of estimating systems, CCC one preferred. We offer best in class industry benefits: Competitive pay Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Paid Holidays & PTO Short and Long-Term Disability Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Lithia Learning Center Vehicle Purchase Discounts Wellness Programs High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!