Body Shop Estimator - Ford/Kia

DARCARS Automotive Group; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group is seeking an Experienced Body Shop Estimator specializing in Ford/Kia vehicles. The role involves appraising damages and working closely with customers and insurance companies to facilitate seamless repair processes while providing excellent customer service. This position also entails examining vehicle damages and managing the estimation process, emphasizing high-quality repairs and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Health Care: medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k)

PTO and Paid Holidays

Employee discounts on vehicle purchases

Paid Manufacturer Training

Opportunities for internal career advancement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous automotive estimator experience required.
• I-Car or other industry training history preferred.
• Automotive certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and appraise customer vehicles for repair costs.
• Manage the claim process by obtaining estimates and reviewing with adjusters.
• Reconcile and prepare final invoices.

Skills

Customer Service

Estimation

Knowledge of Insurance Programs

Education

High school degree or equivalent

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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)
• 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, General Business, and Education

• Industries

  Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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