Body Shop Estimator | Houston

Heavydutytt; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid sick days

Job summary

A Houston-based heavy-duty truck company is seeking a skilled Truck Body Repair Specialist to examine and document vehicle damage, create repair plans, and coordinate with clients and insurance adjusters. The ideal candidate has experience repairing heavy-duty trucks, maintains communication throughout the repair process, and is committed to ensuring safety compliance. A benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k) is offered along with a focus on individual growth and performance rewards.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing heavy-duty trucks or major components is a must.
• Dependability and persistence is essential for this role.
• Candidates should understand and comply with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged vehicles to assess the extent of damage.
• Create precise repair plans and coordinate with insurance adjusters.
• Act as primary contact for clients, explaining repairs and timelines.
• Assess if additional safety or service work is required.
• Act as primary contact for clients and manage communications.

Skills

Lifting

Energy Level

Dependability

Persistence

Time Management

Attendance

Independence

Safety Management

Problem Solving

Dealing with Complexity

Analyzing Information

Experience Repairing Heavy Duty Trucks and/or major Components

CLD license preferred

Job description

Body repairs on commercial vehicles including outfitting accessories commonly used in daily functions.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged vehicles to determine, document, and photograph the extent of structural, body, and mechanical damage.
• Create precise, itemized, and authorized repair plans
• Coordinate with insurance adjusters to finalize estimates, negotiate repair costs, and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Examines assigned truck to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, explaining repairs, providing accurate timelines, and maintaining communication throughout the process.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required.
• Coordinate with body shop technicians and managers to ensure quality repairs and meet deadlines.
• Maintains and is accountable for all Company-owned tools and manuals.
• Understands, maintains and complies with federal, state and local regulations such as hazardous waste disposal including OSHA regulations and compliance.

Skills & Qualifications

• Lifting
• Energy Level
• Dependability
• Persistence
• Time Management
• Attendance
• Independence
• Safety Management
• Problem Solving
• Dealing with Complexity
• Analyzing Information
• Experience Repairing Heavy Duty Trucks and/or major Components
• CLD license preferred

Benefits

Houston Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer is seeking skilled individuals that are passionate regarding their personal career growth and dedicated to raising the customer satisfaction levels of our location. This unique environment fosters individual growth and rewards performance with a benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short-term disability, paid vacation, and paid sick days.