Collision Estimator Apprentice - Learn & Grow

Gerber Collision & Glass; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Parental Leave

Holiday pay

Medical insurance Day 1

401(k) match

Disability & Life Insurance

Education opportunities

Safety glasses

Uniform stipend

Daily pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Holland, MI is seeking an Estimator in Training to learn how to diagnose and prepare repair estimates accurately and profitably, following company guidelines. You will work closely with the lead estimator and use CCC One for documenting estimates.

You will communicate value to customers, support insurance adjusters, and participate in regular production meetings while developing skills in damage mapping and teardown verification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 16 I-CAR units within first 12 months of employment.
• Photo-imaging software experience preferred.
• 4-6 years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers at repair drop off and build rapport.
• Assist with damage mapping and initial photos; upload notes to CCC One.
• Verify estimates during teardown and finalize using Repair Planning Template.
• Set promise dates and update customers regularly per management standards.
• Support insurance adjusters and participate in production meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

MS Office

Decision making

Education

High school diploma/GED

16 I-CAR units within 12 months

4-6 years related work experience

Tools

Photo-imaging software

CCC One

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Holland, MI is seeking an Estimator in Training to learn how to diagnose and prepare repair estimates accurately and profitably, following company guidelines. You will work closely with the lead estimator and use CCC One for documenting estimates.

You will communicate value to customers, support insurance adjusters, and participate in regular production meetings while developing skills in damage mapping and teardown verification.