Collision Estimator

Gerber Collision & Glass; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Commission pay

Job summary

The Boyd Group is seeking an experienced Collision Estimator to deliver exceptional customer experiences while creating accurate estimates and coordinating repair needs with customers and insurance companies. This role requires precise communication, adherence to DRP requirements, and collaboration with the management team to meet KPIs.

Responsibilities include documenting customer interactions, guiding clients through repair steps, and ensuring timely updates.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Repairs and OE Guidelines.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Compliance for DRP’s.
• Must be willing to complete I-CAR Training.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every customer interaction is documented, updated efficiently and accurately with pertinent details.
• Provide Customer with accurate and timely information, guiding them through the repair process and ensuring that they receive excellent customer service.
• Ensure compliance with all insurance client requirements, processes and metrics.
• Ensure compliance with all WOW Operating Ways regarding customer drop-offs, repair planning, customer communication, and delivery.
• Communicate all customer requests and needs to appropriate team members.
• Provides positive energy when greeting customers in person and on the phone.
• Understanding of all required Insurance programs and procedures.
• Participate in daily “production walks” with the Management Team, as required.
• Support all team members when required.
• Participate in monthly Health & Safety and staff meeting (if required).
• Attend training, information sessions and workshops recommended by Store Manager.

Skills

OE Guidelines

Basic Computer Skills

DRP Compliance

I-CAR Training

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

AL Cullman - 115048 We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.

Job Description

The Estimator’s primary responsibility and accountability is to provide an exceptional and successful customer experience while creating estimates, coordinating repair needs for customers including all communication, informing and updating customers and insurance companies throughout the repair process. The Estimator accurately assesses the damage of vehicles and documents needed repairs and parts replacement on the damage appraisal. The Estimator plays a pivotal role in the success of the customer’s experience by ensuring they are working in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facility's KPIs.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure every customer interaction is documented, updated efficiently and accurately with pertinent details
• Provide Customer with accurate and timely information, guiding them through the repair process and ensuring that they receive excellent customer service
• Ensure compliance with all insurance client requirements, processes and metrics
• Ensure compliance with all WOW Operating Ways regarding customer drop-offs, repair planning, customer communication, and delivery
• Communicate all customer requests and needs to appropriate team members
• Provides positive energy when greeting customers in person and on the phone
• Understanding of all required Insurance programs and procedures
• Participate in daily “production walks” with the Management Team, as required
• Support all team members when required
• Participate in monthly Health & Safety and staff meeting (if required)
• Attend training, information sessions and workshops recommended by Store Manager

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required for the Job

• Knowledge of Repairs and OE Guidelines
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Awareness of where to look for answers
• Basic Computer Skills
• Compliance for DRP’s
• Minimum of 1-year experience Required
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Awareness of where to look for answers
• Basic Computer Skills
• Compliance for DRP’s
• Minimum of 1-year experience
• Must be willing to complete I-CAR Training
• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Information

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

AI Disclosure Statement

At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details

Commissions for this position are calculated based on location and revenue metrics, sales and individual performance, subject to the terms of the plan.

• Estimated $49,000 - $70,000 / Year
• In the event that total compensation in a pay period is less than minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater.

Supplemental Pay

This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.

Keywords

#INDSOUTH Automotive, growth, advancement, collision repair, collision center, auto body, autobody, body shop, I-CAR, ICAR, dent repair, DRP, adjuster, appraiser, service advisor, writer, sales, automotive, career, estimate, auto repair, mechanical repair

Titles

Collision Estimator - Service Advisor - Service writer - Automotive Estimator - Appraiser - Repair planner

At The Boyd Group, we put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.