Body Shop Estimator

Vanguard Truck Centers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid STD and Basic life

Optional life and LTD

Flexible Spending Account

PTO – Paid Time Off program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Vanguard Truck Centers seeks an experienced Estimator to price repairs on used heavy and medium duty trucks and drive profitability while maintaining customer satisfaction.

The role requires 2-5 years of estimator experience, with heavy-duty truck know-how, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package in the Phoenix area.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of previous Estimator experience required.
• Heavy Duty truck experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to meet insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Estimate cost of repairing damaged tractor and trailer based on visual inspection and standard parts, costs, and labor rates.
• Detect frame damage and misalignment using sight lines and frame alignment rig.
• Inspect interior for evidence of fire or water damage to upholstery and appointments.
• Determine feasibility of repair or replacement of parts (bumpers, fenders, doors) based on relative costs and damage extent.
• Compute cost of replacement parts and labor to restore vehicle to customer-specified condition.
• Enter itemized estimate on job order card or estimate form and explain estimate to customer.
• Estimate cost of mechanical, electrical, or other repairs where shop performs both body work and mechanical servicing.
• Estimate cost of repainting or converting vehicles for special purposes, depending on shop specialty.
• Direct collision repair tech when clarification is needed during the repair process.
• Pickup or deliver vehicles as needed, including CDL trucks or trailers.

Skills

Estimator experience

Heavy Duty truck experience

Valid driver'S license

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a fulfilling career with a successful company that is growing and profitable? At Vanguard Truck Centers we invest in our people and recognize that our employees are our greatest assets. We are seeking talent that is driven with a great attitude, has a desire for success, team-oriented and are ultimate leaders.

Mission

To lead the industry in consistently meeting or exceeding our customer’s expectations in the pursuit of profitable growth.

Values

• To protect our integrity first
• To promote ingenuity and challenge everything
• To develop people
• To pursue excellence

The Company: Our strength is in our people and teamwork. Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates full service commercial truck centers in the United States. Our unique footprint allows us to provide a diverse range of products and services across many industries, and across the country. Vanguard Truck Centers is a Successful Company that is Growing and Profitable!

Vanguard Truck Centers is looking for the proactive Used Truck sales person that is passionate about growing sales and has a passion for growing and developing within the company. This position is responsible for selling used heavy and medium duty trucks while achieving and maintaining appropriate levels of gross profit, unit count objective, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401k with employer match (after 3 months of employment)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid STD and Basic life
• Optional life and LTD
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO – Paid Time Off program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Estimate cost of repairing damaged tractor and trailer damage on basis of visual inspection of vehicle and familiarity with standard parts, costs, and labor rates. This includes examining the damaged vehicle for dents, scratches, broken glass, and other areas requiring repair, replacement, or repainting.
• Sights along fenders to detect frame damage, or positions vehicle in frame alignment rig that indicates location and extent of misalignment.
• Examines interior for evidence of fire or water damage to upholstery and appointments.
• Determines feasibility of repair of replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors, according to familiarity with relative costs and extent of damage.
• Computes cost of replacement parts and labor to restore vehicle to condition specified by customer, using standard labor and parts cost manuals
• Enters itemized estimate on job order card or estimate form and explains estimate to customer.
• Estimate cost of mechanical, electrical, or other repairs where ship performs both body work and mechanical servicing of vehicles
• Estimate cost of repainting, converting vehicles to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles, depending on specialty of shop.
• Direct collision repair tech when clarification is needed during the repair process
• Pick up or deliver vehicles as needed, including CDL trucks or trailers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of previous Estimator experience required
• Heavy Duty truck experience preferred
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to meet insurability requirements

Vanguard Truck Centers afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and will prohibit discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, nation of origin, age, handicap or veteran status.