Body Shop Estimator

Kendall-Auto-Group; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career Path Development opportunities

Shop Manager on-site for assistance

Large loyal customer base

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan w/ Fidelity

Job summary

Kendall Auto Group in Central Oregon is seeking a Collision Estimator for our new state-of-the-art body shop. You will act as the liaison between clients, technicians, and insurers to ensure accurate estimates and proper vehicle repairs.

This role requires strong communication, computer literacy, and knowledge of auto repair. Join a family-owned dealership network with a commitment to customer experience and career development.

Qualifications

• Superior communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical information in non-technical terms to clients.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of auto repair.

Responsibilities

• Interface between clients, technicians, and insurers to ensure accurate estimates and proper repairs.
• Document estimates and work done in Kendall computer systems; schedule appointments; maintain customer records.

Skills

Communication

Non-technical explanation

Computer literacy

Auto repair knowledge

Job description

Description

Come to work in a new state of the art body shop facility! Kendall Auto Group is one of the largest family owned and operated dealers in the Pacific Northwest and premier employer in Central Oregon. Construction is almost done and we're moving into a brand new facility ready to take on more work. We are looking for a Collision Estimator to join our Body Shop team.

Some benefits of working with Kendall as a Collision Estimator are:

• Competitive pay
• Career Path Development opportunities
• Shop Manager on-site for assistance
• Large loyal customer base
• Clean/Safe shop with the equipment you need to get the job done
• Discounts on parts, service and vehicle purchases for your immediate family
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan w/ Fidelity
• Accident and Illness supplemental plans
• Competitive Paid Time Off

Pay for this position is based on salary plus commissions. This is not an entry level position; previous experience as a technician, service advisor, or other related field required. Ideal candidates will have superior communication skills, be able to explain technical information in non-technical terms to clients, be computer literate, and have knowledge of auto repair. In this position you will be interfacing between clients, technicians, and insurers to ensure vehicles are repaired properly, with accurate estimates. Other duties include using Kendall computer systems to document estimates and work done, scheduling appointments, and keeping customer information up to date.

Working conditions are primarily indoors and in a shop environment, may spending 50% of work shift working with PCs and telephones, lifting or carrying up to 40lbs occasionally required to deliver parts to technicians. A valid driver license and good driving record is required.

Join Kendall Auto Group and START SOMETHING GREAT! We are a family-owned and operated company with auto dealerships in Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington and Alaska. Kendall has been selling and servicing vehicles since 1937.

Our mission at Kendall is simple: To deliver an unrivaled customer experience. Through our highly motivated, knowledgeable and caring team of professionals, we pledge to listen to and respect your needs. Doing the right thing means more than selling and servicing vehicles. Our progressive attitude means being exceptional stewards of the communities we operate in. It means going above and beyond every day for the people who mean so much to us - our employees and customers.

Our employees are members of the Kendall family, who share our same goals and passions. Ideal candidates are confident, driven people who are excited to grow and succeed with one of the most successful automotive dealerships in the Pacific Northwest. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we would like to meet you and start something great!

Requirements

This is not an entry level position; previous experience as a technician, service advisor, or other related field required. A valid driver license and acceptable driving record required