Body Shop Estimator Trainee

Wayzataautocentercollisionrepair; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group seeks an Automotive Collision Shop Estimator for their Wayzata location. The role involves estimating repair costs, managing insurance claims, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates with experience in the automotive field are preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k and additional benefits

Accrued Vacation Time

Discounts on products, services, and vehicles

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately estimate vehicle damage preferred.
• Experience in estimating/body shop/automotive field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write estimates and supplements using CCC One estimating system.
• Update guests on repair status regularly.
• Work with Parts Manager to order parts.

Skills

Customer Service

Estimating Vehicle Damage

Education

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

CCC

CDK

Job description

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for our next Automotive Collision Shop Estimator located at Wayzata Collision Center. The Automotive Collision Shop Estimator Trainee is responsible for estimating and calculating the cost to repair a vehicle, to replace vehicle parts, or the entire vehicle.

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is affiliated with over 25 brands of new vehicles and 50+ dealerships throughout seven states. Our strength comes from the more than 3,500 employees nationwide.

We are willing to train the right individual for this role.

What We Offer:

• Potential pay starting between $40,000 - $60,000 per year.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k and additional benefits
• Accrued Vacation Time
• Discounts on products, services, and vehicles
• Growth opportunities

Job Responsibilities:

• Write Estimates & Supplements: Review vehicle damage and write quality estimates using CCC One estimating system. Upon teardown, work with triage team and senior technician to write a supplement based on discoveries. Create a repair plan for the technician and pull any TIS/repair documents needed for repair. (Any weld on panels MUST have TIS documentation). All supplements are to be submitted within 24 hours. Work with insurance companies to manage claims and negotiate pricing if needed.
• Customer Service: Update all guests on a regular basis. Ensure guests are informed of any changes with their repair throughout the process.
• Parts Ordering: Work with Parts Manager to order/locate all parts needed for repair.
• Quality Check: Review all finalized work to ensure all work performed meets or exceeds the standards of The Wayzata Auto Center Collision Repair.
• File Reconciliation: Review your file to make sure all documents are up-to-date, all signatures are captured, and proper documentation is in the file.
• Assist with completing documents associated with the needed repair and insurance details.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to accurately estimate vehicle damage - preferred
• Ability to use our automated system to order parts - preferred
• Properly follow insurance company Direct Repair guidelines - required
• Experience with CCC and CDK estimating platforms - preferred
• Experience in the estimating/body shop/automotive field - preferred
• Valid Driver’s License - required

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.