Auto Body Estimator: Training, PTO & Career Growth

DARCARS Automotive Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manufacturer Training

ICAR Training

Employee discounts

PTO and Holidays

Community service opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

DARCARS Collision Center of Baltimore is hiring an Auto Body Shop Estimator to inspect and appraise vehicles, determine repair costs for insurance claims or customer expenses, and work with customers and insurance companies for a seamless repair process. Paid manufacturer and ICAR training, plus generous benefits, await the right candidate.

The estimator will examine damages, estimate costs, calculate deductibles, manage insurance claims, and prepare final invoices while ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive estimator experience.
• Knowledge of major insurance program protocols and ability to upload estimates/images.
• Prior estimator experience preferred.
• I-Car or other industry training history.
• Automotive certifications a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

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

Auto body estimator experience

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 vehicles, determine repair costs for insurance claims or customer expenses, and work with customers and insurance companies for a seamless repair process. Paid manufacturer and ICAR training, plus generous benefits, await the right candidate.

The estimator will examine damages, estimate costs, calculate deductibles, manage insurance claims, and prepare final invoices while ensuring high-quality