Collision Estimator Apprentice – Grow Your Auto Body Career

Holdings LLC; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid parental leave

6 holidays

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

CE opportunities

Safety glasses provided

Uniform stipend

Daily pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Estimator in Training who will work with a senior Estimator to learn how to diagnose and prepare repair estimates accurately and profitably according to company guidelines. This role emphasizes communicating Gerber's value and achieving a high closed sales ratio.

The position requires a high school diploma, 16 I-CAR units to be completed within 12 months, and customer-service experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must currently possess or successfully complete 16 I-CAR units within the first 12 months of employment.
• Preferred: 4-6 years related work experience; photo-imaging software experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Greets customer at repair drop off and builds rapport.
• Maps damage with customer (previous, current loss, WOW opportunities).
• Handles repair mapping, takes initial photographs and uploads to CCC One with details.
• Verifies estimate during teardown and finalizes it using Repair Planning Template.
• Collaborates with repair team to ensure windshields notations are correct and complete, assembles final parts list.
• Sets promise date and reviews estimate with customer.
• Keeps customer updated per management standards.
• Contributes to production meetings and follows up with customers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Good judgment

Education

High school diploma/GED

16 I-CAR units within 12 months

4-6 years related work experience

Tools

CCC One

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Estimator in Training who will work with a senior Estimator to learn how to diagnose and prepare repair estimates accurately and profitably according to company guidelines. This role emphasizes communicating Gerber's value and achieving a high closed sales ratio.

The position requires a high school diploma, 16 I-CAR units to be completed within 12 months, and customer-service experience.