Body Shop Estimator - Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

DARCARS Automotive; Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DARCARS Automotive Group is seeking an Experienced Body Shop Estimator. The ideal candidate will inspect and appraise vehicles for damage, estimate repair costs, and manage customer claims with insurance companies, providing excellent service and ensuring high-quality repairs. This role also includes training opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Manufacturer Training

Health Care: medical, vision, and dental

401(k)

PTO and Paid Holidays

Employee discounts on vehicle purchases

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous automotive estimator experience.
• Knowledge of major insurance program protocols essential.
• I-Car or other industry training history is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and appraise vehicles to determine repair costs.
• Manage the claim process with insurance companies.
• Calculate customer payments and reconciliate final invoices.

Skills

Automotive estimating

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Automotive certifications

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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