What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto Body Estimator/Parts Manager/Administration position at PREFERRED AUTO BODY?
Job Overview
As an Auto Body Estimator/Parts Manager/Administration professional, you’ll help keep repair work moving from initial vehicle assessment through parts coordination and customer updates. You’ll prepare damage estimates, support shop operations, manage parts needs, and handle administrative tasks with accuracy and care. Your impact: Clear estimates and timely parts coordination help customers understand repair plans and help technicians complete work efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Inspect vehicle damage and prepare auto estimates using estimating software, including computer-aided vehicle damage estimating tools.
- Coordinate parts ordering, availability, and records; support repair scheduling and day-to-day auto service management.
- Communicate repair findings, timelines, and updates to clients; deliver attentive customer service and identify appropriate sales or upselling opportunities.
- Complete service writing, administrative documentation, computer tasks, and cash handling accurately.
- Support automotive repair and collision repair work, including vehicle maintenance and related service needs.
Skills
- Essential: Strong client communication, customer service, organization, and computer skills; ability to drive vehicles as needed.
- Essential: Knowledge of auto estimating, estimating software, parts coordination, and automotive service or collision repair processes. Minimum 2 years experience with CCC One software.
- Preferred: Familiarity with automotive diagnostics and mechanical knowledge.
- Preferred: Understanding of transmissions, oil changes, alignment, suspension, tire service, shocks and struts, and brake repair.
- Preferred: Experience with sales, service writing, and auto service management.
Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $32