What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto Body Estimator position at Rochester Collision Center?
ESTIMATOR
Department: Collision
Reports to: Collision Center Assistant Manager
Job Summary
Estimators meet with guests to identify, and document needed body repair work, as well as
develop estimates and prepare repair orders.
Core Responsibilities
About Rochester Motor Cars
At Rochester Motor Cars our goal is to be an industry leader and provide unmatched quality
automotive products and services. It is our mission to exceed our customers’ and employees’
expectations and maintain their loyalty for a lifetime.
Competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, paid time-off, STD/LTD, 401k
and life insurance are offered to full-time employees.
Department: Collision
Reports to: Collision Center Assistant Manager
Job Summary
Estimators meet with guests to identify, and document needed body repair work, as well as
develop estimates and prepare repair orders.
Core Responsibilities
- Greet and educate guests on the repair process
- Complete vehicle examination with guests to ascertain body damage and required work
- Take detailed photos of damage; send to insurance if applicable
- Determine feasibility of repair vs. replacement of parts
- Estimate cost of replacement parts and labor to restore vehicle to pre-accident condition
- Prepare and explain itemized estimate to guest; address questions and/or concerns
- Partner with outside insurance adjusters to review damage estimates and update approvals
- Update customers throughout the repair process on vehicle status
- Maintain body shop records through documentation of repair and replacement actions
- Finalize repair orders; reconcile insurance approval with accounting
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent required (technical degree preferred)
- Previous collision or automotive experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Intermediate math and computer skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Valid state driver’s license & ability to be insured through RMC liability insurance required
- Must be able to remain in stationary position 80%
- Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions
- Adhere to the Rochester Motor Cars mission, vision and values in all situations.
- Follow and utilize the Rochester Motor Cars philosophy of 1-2-3-4-5.
- Customer Enthusiasm
- Employee Satisfaction
- Financial Performance
- Market Effectiveness
- Ongoing Improvement
- “Grow people, make friends and do good.”
- Exhibit personal excellence by setting high standard of performance. Consistently meet or
About Rochester Motor Cars
At Rochester Motor Cars our goal is to be an industry leader and provide unmatched quality
automotive products and services. It is our mission to exceed our customers’ and employees’
expectations and maintain their loyalty for a lifetime.
Competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, paid time-off, STD/LTD, 401k
and life insurance are offered to full-time employees.