Body Shop Estimator Bill Estes/Hare Collision Center

Asbury Automotive Group; Carmel, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid training

Stock awards

Health insurance

401k match

Parental leave

Job summary

Asbury Automotive Group is seeking a motivated Body Shop Estimator in Carmel, IN to appraise vehicle damage for insurance claims or customer repairs and to maintain strong customer relations throughout the repair process.

You will inspect damage, prepare cost estimates, and coordinate with insurance adjusters to ensure quality repairs and satisfaction. Automotive estimating experience is preferred and certifications or a degree are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license.
• Previous automotive estimating experience preferred.
• Automotive certifications or degrees are 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

Relationship building

Communication

Detail orientation

Education

Automotive certifications

Bachelor's degree or associate degree (plus)

Job description

Do you have a passion for developing relationships, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? As a Body Shop Estimator, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day. We are looking for an energetic, customer-focused Body Shop Estimator who will help us redefine the car-buying experience. Does this sound like you?

ABody Shop Estimator is responsible for appraising customer’s vehicle damage to determine the cost of repair for insurance claims or customer paid repairs.It is also the responsibility of the Estimator to maintain business flow while working with insurance adjusters and customers to assure a quality job while upholding customer satisfaction standards.

• 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
• Previous automotiveexperience preferred
• Prior automotive estimating experience preferred
• Automotive certifications, and or, a bachelors or associates degree a plus
• Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screens (background & drug test)

Company Benefits:

Pay and Recognition:

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Paid training
• Stock Awards (select management and front-line team members eligible)

Insurance / Retirement:

• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health savings
• Flex spending accounts (tax-free)
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
• 401k with company match
• Pet Insurance

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:

• Digital career path tool to assist with career development
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System

Professional growth and development opportunities. Additional advantages:

• Technician Student loan relief resources
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
• Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

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