Body Shop Estimator - Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Darcars; Marlow Heights (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DARCARS Automotive Group is hiring an Experienced Body Shop Estimator in Marlow Heights, MD. The successful candidate will inspect vehicles for damage, estimate repair costs, and manage customer claims, ensuring high-quality service. Benefits include health insurance, training, 401(k), and employee discounts.

Benefits

Paid Manufacturer Training

Health Care: medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k)

PTO and Paid Holidays

Employee discounts on vehicle purchases

Internal career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous automotive estimator experience.
• Knowledge of major insurance protocols.
• Must have valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Estimate repair costs for damages.
• Manage claim process with insurance companies.
• Conduct spot checks of completed jobs.

Skills

Automotive estimating

Customer service

Technical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DARCARS Automotive Groupis now hiring foranExperienced Body ShopEstimator!

**Potential earning based on experience**

As aBody Shop Estimator you willinspect and appraise customer’s vehicles to determine cost of repairs for damages that will be billed as an insurance claim or customer expense.This role will alsoinclude working directly with customers and/or insurance companies to ensure a seamless repair process while providing excellent customer service.

In this role, you will:

• Examine damage to customervehicles to locate structural, body, mechanical or interior damages
• Estimate repair costs including supplies, parts, and labor
• Calculate customer payments including deductibles for repaired items
• Manage claim process for customers by obtaining estimates from insurance companies and reviewing with insurance adjuster
• Maintain customer report 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
• Reconcile and prepare final invoices matching approved estimates

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 3+ years of previous automotive estimatorexperience
• Knowledge of major insurance program protocols and have theability to upload estimates/images that meet those standards accordingly
• Prior experience as an estimator highly preferred
• I-Car or other industry training history
• Automotive certifications a plus
• High school degree or equivalent
• Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screen(background)

Benefits:

• Paid ManufacturerTraining
• Paid ICAR Training
• Health Care: medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives
• Internal career advancement opportunities

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

DARCARS Automotive Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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