Collision Estimator

Select Collision Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading collision repair center is looking for an Estimator to assess vehicle damage, estimate repair costs, and negotiate with insurance. The ideal candidate will have a PA Appraiser's License and 1-3 years of experience in collision repair. Strong attention to detail and negotiation skills are essential in this fast-paced environment. Join our dynamic team in Pennsylvania to make a difference in the automotive repair process.

Qualifications

• PA Appraiser's License required.
• 1-3 years of experience working in the collision repair arena.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Estimate cost of vehicle repairs.
• Prepare insurance forms for costs.
• Communicate clearly with customers about repairs and costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Knowledge of vehicle structure

Education

PA Appraiser's License

1-3 years of experience in collision repair

Job description

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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 CollisionRight’s system
• Keep a record of all repairs in company file

QUALIFICATIONS

• PA Appraiser's License required
• Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in repairing automotive equipment with a minimum of 1-3 years of 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.

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.