Auto Body Estimator – Repair & Insurance Claims

Team Auto Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Auto Center in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a full-time estimator with 1–2 years of experience in auto body estimating. The role involves reviewing repair estimates, assessing repair vs replacement options, and preparing insurance forms.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong customer interaction, communication, and teamwork, with proficiency in CC1 Estimating and basic MS Office. Background checks and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years previous estimator experience is required.
• Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedures manual.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Excellent communication skills, high level of initiative, and ability to work in a team.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen with a valid driver’s license.
• Previous knowledge regarding CC1 Estimating system and production management system.

Responsibilities

• Great customer skills and ability to work with a team.
• Reviewing repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
• Determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors.
• Evaluating practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.
• Preparing insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimate and recommendations.
• Estimating cost of repainting, converting to special purposed, or customizing undamaged vehicles.
• Presenting information and responding to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Skills

Great customer skills

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

CC1 Estimating system

Job description

Team Auto Center in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a full-time estimator with 1–2 years of experience in auto body estimating. The role involves reviewing repair estimates, assessing repair vs replacement options, and preparing insurance forms.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong customer interaction, communication, and teamwork, with proficiency in CC1 Estimating and basic MS Office. Background checks and a valid driver’s license are required.