Automotive Body Shop Estimator — Growth & Training

Lhmford; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays & paid time off

Paid training

Stock Awards

401k with company match

Health insurance

Job summary

Asbury Automotive Group in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Body Shop Estimator to appraise vehicle damage and determine repair costs for insurance claims or customer repairs. You will work with insurance adjusters and customers to ensure quality work while maintaining customer satisfaction.

The role requires inspecting damage, preparing estimates, generating work orders, and communicating with customers. A automotive certification or an associate/bachelor’s degree is a plus; a valid driver's license and

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must pass pre-employment screens (background & drug test).
• Automotive certifications, and/or a bachelor’s or associate degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ascertain automotive body damage by conducting inspections and examinations to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage
• Develop/prepare estimate cost by costing parts, supplies, labor and calculating customer's payment, including deductibles to repair or replace each damaged item
• Obtain insurance estimates by contacting insurance companies, reviewing damage estimates with insurance adjuster, resolving repair and replacement requirements
• Prepare WO (work order) by describing repair and replacement services required, obtain approval signatures, enter WO (work order) into work management system
• Maintain customer rapport 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
• Maintain body shop records by recording repair and replacement actions
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Enhance body shop reputation by providing excellent customer service

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Insurance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

Job description

Asbury Automotive Group in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Body Shop Estimator to appraise vehicle damage and determine repair costs for insurance claims or customer repairs. You will work with insurance adjusters and customers to ensure quality work while maintaining customer satisfaction.

The role requires inspecting damage, preparing estimates, generating work orders, and communicating with customers. A automotive certification or an associate/bachelor’s degree is a plus; a valid driver's license and