Auto Body Shop Estimator

DARCARS Automotive Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Manufacturer Training

Paid ICAR Training

Employee discounts on vehicle, parts &

PTO & Paid Holidays

Community service initiatives

Internal career advancement

Job summary

DARCARS Collision Center of Baltimore is seeking an Auto Body Shop Estimator to inspect and appraise vehicles, determine repair costs, and manage insurance claims with a focus on exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include estimating parts, labor, and supplies, communicating with customers and insurers, and preparing final invoices. Training opportunities and employee discounts are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive estimator experience.
• Knowledge of major insurance program protocols and ability to upload estimates/images accordingly.
• Prior experience as an estimator preferred.
• I-CAR or other industry training history.
• Automotive certifications a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must pass pre-employment background screen.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and appraise customer vehicles to determine repair costs.
• Estimate repair costs including parts, supplies and labor.
• Calculate customer payments including deductibles for repairs.
• Manage claim process with insurance companies and adjusters.
• Explain estimates and expected return with customers.
• Reconcile and prepare final invoices matching approved estimates.

Skills

Automotive estimation

Customer service

Insurance liaison

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

I-CAR training

Job description

DARCARS Collision Center of Baltimoreis now hiring foranAuto Body Shop Estimator!

**Potential earning based on experience**

As aAuto Body Shop Estimator you willinspect and appraise customer's vehicles to determine cost of repairs for damages that will be billed as an insurance claim or customer expense.This role will alsoinclude working directly with customers and/or insurance companies to ensure a seamless repair process while providing excellent customer service.

• Paid ManufacturerTraining
• Paid ICAR Training
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives
• Internal career advancement opportunities

In this role, you will:

• Examine damage to customervehicles 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

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 3+ years of previous automotive estimatorexperience
• Knowledge of major insurance program protocols and have theability to upload estimates/images that meet those standards accordingly
• Prior experience as an estimator highly preferred
• I-Car or other industry training history
• Automotive certifications a plus
• High school degree or equivalent
• Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screen(background)

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN). Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.