Collision Estimator Apprentice: Learn, Map, Close More

Gerber Collision & Glass; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Parental leave

6 paid holidays

Insurance from Day 1

401(k) match

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Education opportunities

Uniform stipend

Daily pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Estimator in Training to work closely with a senior estimator to learn diagnosing and preparing repair estimates in accordance with insurance partner and company guidelines. The role emphasizes communicating value to customers and achieving a high closed sales ratio.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, computer literacy, and the ability to work with a production team to ensure accurate estimates and efficient processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers at repair drop-off and build rapport.
• Map damage with customer and identify WOW opportunities.
• Prepare estimates using Repair Planning Template.
• Notify production of arrivals and manage production queue.
• Verify estimates during teardown and finalize with parts list.
• Set promise dates using Promise Date Calculator and call customers.
• Provide regular updates to customers per management standards.
• Assist insurance adjusters and claim re-inspections as needed.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Decision making

Education

HS diploma/GED

I-CAR training

4–6 years related work experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Estimator in Training to work closely with a senior estimator to learn diagnosing and preparing repair estimates in accordance with insurance partner and company guidelines. The role emphasizes communicating value to customers and achieving a high closed sales ratio.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, computer literacy, and the ability to work with a production team to ensure accurate estimates and efficient processing.