Auto Body Estimator — Insurance Claims & Repairs

Darcars; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manufacturer Training

ICAR Training

401k benefits

Discounts on vehicles

PTO & Holidays

Community service

Career advancement

Job summary

DARCARS Collision Center of Baltimore is hiring an Auto Body Shop Estimator to inspect and appraise vehicle damages, determine repair costs, and prepare insurance claims with customers and insurers. This role emphasizes accurate estimates and superb customer service.

Responsibilities include explaining estimates, coordinating with insurers, reconciling invoices, and ensuring high-quality repairs. Requires 3+ years estimator experience, I-CAR or equivalent training, a high school diploma, valid

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous automotive estimator experience.
• Knowledge of major insurance program protocols and how to upload estimates/images.
• Prior estimator experience is highly preferred.
• I-CAR or other industry training history.
• Automotive certifications are a plus.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must pass pre-employment background screening.

Responsibilities

• Examine damage to customer vehicles to locate structural, body, mechanical or interior damages.
• Estimate repair costs including supplies, parts, and labor.
• Calculate customer payments including deductibles for repaired items.
• Manage claim process for customers by obtaining estimates from insurance companies and reviewing with insurance adjuster.
• Maintain customer report by explaining estimate and expected return of vehicle.
• Maintain high-quality repairs and minimize comebacks.
• Conduct spot checks of each completed job for thoroughness and quality.
• Reconcile and prepare final invoices matching approved estimates.

Skills

Estimator experience

Customer service

Insurance coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ICAR training

Job description

DARCARS Collision Center of Baltimore is hiring an Auto Body Shop Estimator to inspect and appraise vehicle damages, determine repair costs, and prepare insurance claims with customers and insurers. This role emphasizes accurate estimates and superb customer service.

Responsibilities include explaining estimates, coordinating with insurers, reconciling invoices, and ensuring high-quality repairs. Requires 3+ years estimator experience, I-CAR or equivalent training, a high school diploma, valid