Auto Collision Estimator & Insurance Liaison

Dexter's Service & Collision; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexter's Service & Collision in Bradford, PA seeks an estimator to determine repair costs and timelines for vehicle damages. The role includes negotiating with insurers and clearly communicating costs to customers to facilitate approvals.

The estimator will inspect vehicles, assess damage, and prepare accurate repair estimates and insurance forms, while maintaining detailed repair records and coordinating with shop operations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in collision repair estimating.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle structures to assess repairs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged parts and determine repair, replacement, or repainting needs.
• Estimate labor and parts costs for repairs.
• Prepare insurance forms to show repair costs.
• Communicate cost estimates clearly to customers and answer questions.
• Draft work orders and input them into CollisionRight’s system.
• Maintain records of repairs in company files.

Skills

Damage assessment

Negotiation

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CollisionRight system

Collision estimation software

Job description

Dexter's Service & Collision in Bradford, PA seeks an estimator to determine repair costs and timelines for vehicle damages. The role includes negotiating with insurers and clearly communicating costs to customers to facilitate approvals.

The estimator will inspect vehicles, assess damage, and prepare accurate repair estimates and insurance forms, while maintaining detailed repair records and coordinating with shop operations.