Collision Estimator

Motocruit; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Motocruit is seeking an Automotive Estimator in Merrillville, IN to determine repair costs and timelines. You will assess damage, estimate labor and parts, prepare insurance forms, and communicate costs to customers while negotiating with insurers.

Draft work orders and keep repair records in the system with accuracy and professionalism. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in collision repair, solid knowledge of vehicle structure, and a safety‑minded, detail‑oriented approach in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of collision repair experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle structures to remove and replace damaged components (doors, windscreens, fenders).
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs regularly and up to 70 lbs occasionally.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Determines repair costs and timelines for vehicle damages.
• Estimates labor and parts costs for repairs.
• Prepares insurance forms and negotiates with insurers on costs.
• Communicates repair costs and options to customers, answering questions.
• Drafts work orders and inputs repair data into system(s).
• Keeps records of all repairs in the company file.

Skills

Automotive repair knowledge

Vehicle structure knowledge

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Lifting capacity

Physical stamina

Dexterity

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Job description

The Estimator is primarily responsible for determining the approximate cost associated with the vehicle’s damages and determining the timeline by which the repairs can be made. The Estimator is also in charge of negotiating insurance payment and communicating costs to customer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Examines all parts of vehicle that appear to be damaged that require repair, replacement, or repainting
  
• Assess vehicle damage though inspections
  

Estimates the cost of labor and car part to repair damage on the vehicle

Prepare insurance forms to show repair cost estimate

• Communicates to customer in a professional manner the damage of vehicle and answers any questions that the customer may have about vehicle, costs, and insurance
  

Draft work order with required repair and enter it into system(s)

• Keep a record of all repairs in company file
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in repairing automotive equipment with a minimum of 3-5 yearsof experience working in the collision repair arena
  
• Possess extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove and replace damaged components, such as doors, windscreens and fenders
  
• Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work in this position
  
• Possess a strong attention to detail in addition to the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  
• Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds
  
• Demonstrated agility, equilibrium and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing under precarious conditions
  
• Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity with demonstrated physical capacity to reach, handle, finger and feel
  
• Strong negotiation skills along with a commitment to servicing the customer
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production oriented environment