Body Shop Estimator

CS FORD LINCOLN LLC; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits package

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Direct Deposit

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent Advancement Opportunities

Free Parking

Job summary

Keating Auto Group is seeking a Body Shop Estimator to inspect damaged vehicles, document needed repairs, and schedule work with customers. You will coordinate with body shop technicians to ensure timely completion and maintain accurate documentation to meet regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, excellent customer service, and a professional appearance. Prior dealer or large facility experience is preferred and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Post-secondary automotive training or equivalent work experience.
• One year of dealer-level or large facility experience preferred.
• Broad scope of automotive mechanical/electrical knowledge.
• Excellent customer service focus.
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff.
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record.
• Can drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles.
• Basic computer and internet skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and documents necessary body repair work.
• Schedules repairs for customers either in person or on the phone.
• Makes repair recommendations and manages delivery of repairs by setting and managing customer expectations.
• Works with Body Shop Technicians to ensure the repair work is completed.
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Complies with and enforces all safety policies and procedures.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for service and repair matters.
• Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required.
• Helps educate/train new staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Automotive training or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Body Shop Estimator is responsible for inspecting damaged vehicles and documenting and scheduling necessary repair work. Candidates must have strong attention to detail and good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and documents necessary body repair work
• Schedules repairs for customers either in person or on the phone
• Makes repair recommendations and manages delivery of repairs by setting and managing customer expectations
• Works with Body Shop Technicians to ensure the repair work is completed
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
• Complies with and enforces all safety policies and procedures
• Serves as the primary point of contact for service and repair matters
• Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
• Helps educate/train new staff members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Post-secondary automotive training or equivalent work experience
• One year of dealer-level or large facility experience preferred
• Broad scope of automotive mechanical/electrical knowledge
• Excellent customer service focus
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Can drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles
• Basic computer and internet skills

Keating Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• Group benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance)
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Direct Deposit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent Advancement Opportunities
• Free Parking