Auto Collision Estimator & Insurance Liaison

Select Collision Center; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Collision Center in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks an Estimator to determine repair costs and timelines, negotiate insurance payments, and clearly communicate costs to customers.

You will inspect damaged areas, estimate labor and parts, prepare insurance forms, draft work orders into CollisionRights, and maintain accurate repair records, all while delivering professional customer service in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of collision repair experience.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove and replace damaged components such as doors, windscreens and fenders.
• Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Lifts up to 35 pounds, occasionally over 70 pounds.
• Dexterity and coordination for climbing, stooping, kneeling and balancing.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicle damage and assess repair or repaint needs.
• Estimate labor and parts costs for repairs.
• Prepare insurance forms to show repair cost estimates.
• Communicate costs to customers and answer questions about vehicle costs and insurance.
• Draft work orders and enter into CollisionRights system.
• Keep a record of all repairs in the company file.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety aware

Physical stamina

Follow instructions

Tools

CollisionRights

Job description

Select Collision Center in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks an Estimator to determine repair costs and timelines, negotiate insurance payments, and clearly communicate costs to customers.

You will inspect damaged areas, estimate labor and parts, prepare insurance forms, draft work orders into CollisionRights, and maintain accurate repair records, all while delivering professional customer service in a fast-paced shop.