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Automotive Body Shop Estimator/ Advisor

Modern Toyota Body Shop
Salem, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026

Modern Collision Center of Winston has a career opportunity for an Automotive Body Shop Estimator/ Advisor.  Come join the team of talented service professionals at Modern Collision Center of Winston-Salem. 

Responsibilities for this position include: 

  • Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement.
  • Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage.
  • Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
  • Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
  • In the event of a disagreement with manager or foreman on repair cost, arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve the situation.
  • Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors.
  • Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.
  • Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss.
  • Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
  • Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 2  years of experience in an automotive service dealership preferred
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Outstanding organizational and follow up skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to occasionally to lift up to 70 lbs.

Modern Collision of Winston is a part of Modern Automotive Network. Since 1933, Modern Automotive Network has been distinguished from its competitors by setting trends with innovative facilities, diversity of brands, and providing world-class customer service. Modern, a fourth-generation family-owned business, has a strong reputation of treating customers with respect, doing the right thing every day, and giving customers the best value for their money.

Modern offers a professional work environment and a competitive compensation and benefit package, which includes:

  • Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, voluntary life insurance, disability, accident, and specified disease insurance
  • 401K eligibility after one year of service
  • Paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Make your next career move with Modern. At Modern, no matter how things change, our commitment to our employees and customers stays the same.

Modern Collision of Winston-Salem is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-free Workplace Employer.

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