Collision Estimator

Edwards Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Council Bluffs; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Auto Group in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Collision Estimator to inspect vehicles, determine repair needs, and complete final paperwork with customers while delivering outstanding service.

The salary is negotiable based on experience, ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 annually. Prior Collision Estimator or Body Tech experience, strong organizational skills, and solid computer proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Collision Estimator or Body Tech is required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to handle numbers accurately.
• Comfortable with basic mathematics used in estimating repairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles for damages and evaluate using inspection tools and information provided by customers.
• Evaluate necessity and cost of repairs; prepare accurate estimates.
• Collect insurance estimates after reviewing damage.
• Discuss damages, repair process, timeline and costs with customers.
• Create detailed repair and labor cost estimates and place work orders.
• Maintain communication with customers and complete necessary paperwork.
• Provide exceptional customer service and build ongoing relationships with customers.

Skills

Collision Estimator

Organizational skills

Proficient with computers

Mathematics

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Edwards Auto Group in Council Bluffs, IA is looking for a Collision Estimator to join our team. The Collision Estimator will inspect vehicles for damages, evaluate necessity and cost of repairs. You'll complete final paperwork and payment with customer and provide exceptional customer service at all times and create ongoing relationships with customers.

The salary will be negotiable and based on upon experience, ranging from $50,000-$100,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles for damages and evaluate using visual inspection, mechanical testing devices, road tests and information provided by the customer
• Evaluate necessity and cost of repairs
• Collect insurance estimates after reviewing damage
• Meet with customers to discuss damages, repair process and timeline and costs
• Create accurate estimates that detail repair and labor costs
• Place work orders detailing part replacements and repairs and enter into work management system
• Maintain communication with customer and be available to answer questions throughout the repair process
• Keep record of repair details and complete necessary paperwork
• Effectively manage multiple repairs simultaneously
• Implement an effective quality check process by inspecting repaired vehicles and ensuring the repair is up to standard
• Complete final paperwork and payment with customer
• Provide exceptional customer service at all times and create ongoing relationships with customers

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Collision Estimator is REQUIRED or previous experience as a Body Tech
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Must be proficient operating a computer
• Must be knowledgeable in intermediate mathematics
• Time efficiency is a must
• Reliable work history
• Have a valid driver's license