Body Shop Estimator - Growth, Benefits & Impact

Truck Centers, Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA options

Life and AD&D insurance

Maternity leave

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Truck Centers, Inc. seeks a Body Shop Estimator to join our collision repair team. You will assess damaged trucks and trailers, determine parts and repairs, and prepare accurate estimates while working with customers, insurance appraisers, and adjusters.

The role involves on-site and office tasks, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with opportunities to engage customers and drive revenue while ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in a body shop environment; heavy-duty collision repair preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Basic computer and tablet proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, timely estimates, including on-site and after-hours when needed, and resolve discrepancies with insurance appraisals before work begins.
• Determine required parts and look up availability and pricing, coordinating with Parts to keep estimates moving.
• Follow jobs from start to finish, including reviewing final billing and capturing before-and-after photos.
• Engage existing customers to build additional business and develop new revenue streams.
• Communicate supplements to customers and insurance representatives promptly to keep claims moving.
• Liaise with insurance adjusters and wrecker operators to make the process easy for customers.
• Proactively update customers throughout the repair process.
• Collaborate with Shop Foreman to keep workflow on track.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow company, insurance, and OEM policies.
• Keep workspace clean, organized, and safe.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Truck Centers, Inc. seeks a Body Shop Estimator to join our collision repair team. You will assess damaged trucks and trailers, determine parts and repairs, and prepare accurate estimates while working with customers, insurance appraisers, and adjusters.

The role involves on-site and office tasks, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with opportunities to engage customers and drive revenue while ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to policies.