Collision Estimator / Auto Body Estimator

Diehl Automotive Group; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and PTO

Employee vehicle purchase and service

Job summary

Diehl Collision of Washington is hiring an experienced Collision Estimator to join our auto body and collision repair team in Washington, PA. You will be the key contact between customers, insurance companies, technicians, and management to assess damage and prepare estimates.

Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles, creating detailed estimates, verifying information with insurers, and guiding customers through the repair process in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of collision repair procedures and auto body estimating.
• Experience with insurance claims and adjusters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and identify collision-related repairs.
• Write accurate and detailed auto body repair estimates.
• Document damage and identify hidden issues.
• Prepare estimates using collision estimating software.
• Review labor operations, parts, repair procedures, and materials.
• Research OEM repair procedures and follow them.
• Take and document vehicle damage photos.
• Review insurance estimates for accuracy.
• Communicate with insurance adjusters and claims representatives.
• Prepare supplements when additional damage is discovered.
• Maintain repair documentation throughout the process.
• Communicate repair recommendations to customers and manage expectations.
• Coordinate with technicians, painters, parts personnel, and management.
• Assist with maintaining efficient repair workflow and cycle times.

Skills

Collision repair knowledge

Auto body estimating

Insurance claims handling

Customer service

Software familiarity

CCC ONE or similar

Education

Experience in collision estimation

Tools

CCC ONE

Job description

Diehl Collision of Washington - Washington, PA

Full-Time | Automotive Collision Repair | Auto Body Shop

Experienced Collision Estimator - Washington, PA

Diehl Collision of Washington is hiring an experienced Collision Estimator to join our growing auto body and collision repair team in Washington, Pennsylvania.

Collision Estimator Responsibilities

As a Collision Estimator at Diehl Collision of Washington, you will be an important point of contact between our customers, insurance companies, technicians, parts department, and collision center management.

• Inspect damaged vehicles and identify collision-related repairs
• Write accurate and detailed auto body repair estimates
• Document visible vehicle damage and identify potential hidden damage
• Prepare estimates using industry-standard collision estimating software
• Review labor operations, replacement parts, repair procedures, paint, and materials
• Research and follow applicable OEM repair procedures
• Take and document vehicle damage photos
• Review insurance estimates for accuracy and completeness
• Communicate directly with insurance adjusters and claims representatives
• Prepare and submit supplements when additional damage is discovered
• Maintain accurate repair documentation throughout the repair process
• Communicate repair recommendations and expectations with customers
• Keep customers informed regarding repair progress
• Coordinate with body technicians, painters, parts personnel, and management
• Assist with maintaining efficient repair workflow and cycle times
• Monitor repair files and outstanding approvals
• Assist with vehicle check-in and delivery
• Deliver a professional and customer-focused collision repair experience

Collision Estimator Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced candidate with knowledge of collision repair, auto body estimating, insurance claims, repair procedures, and customer service.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Previous Collision Estimator or Auto Body Estimator experience
• Knowledge of automotive collision repair procedures
• Understanding of body labor, structural repairs, refinishing procedures, parts, and materials
• Experience working with automotive insurance companies and adjusters
• Experience writing and negotiating insurance supplements
• Strong computer and estimating software skills
• CCC ONE or similar collision estimating software experience preferred
• Familiarity with OEM repair procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple repair files simultaneously
• Professional customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collision repair environment
• Valid driver's license

Experience as an Auto Body Estimator, Collision Estimator, Body Shop Estimator, Collision Service Advisor, Automotive Damage Appraiser, Insurance Adjuster, or Collision Repair Coordinator is highly relevant.

Why Join Diehl Collision of Washington?

Diehl Collision of Washington is part of Diehl Automotive and offers collision repair professionals the opportunity to develop a long-term career with an established and growing automotive organization.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and paid time off
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• Professional training and development
• Career advancement opportunities within Diehl Automotive
• Established collision repair customer base
• Professional auto body repair environment
• Modern collision repair equipment and technology
• Support from experienced body technicians, painters, parts personnel, and management

Collision Estimator Jobs in Washington, PA

Diehl Collision of Washington is located in Washington, Pennsylvania, making this an excellent career opportunity for experienced collision repair professionals throughout Washington County, Southwestern Pennsylvania, the South Hills, and the greater Pittsburgh region.

Candidates from Washington, Canonsburg, Southpointe, McMurray, Peters Township, North Strabane, South Strabane, Houston, Eighty Four, Bentleyville, Claysville, Burgettstown, Bridgeville, Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, and surrounding Pittsburgh-area communities are encouraged to apply.

Candidates searching Indeed for Collision Estimator jobs in Washington PA, Auto Body Estimator jobs near Canonsburg PA, Body Shop Estimator jobs in Washington County, Collision Repair jobs near Pittsburgh PA, Automotive Damage Appraiser jobs in Western Pennsylvania, CCC ONE Estimator jobs, Insurance Collision Estimator jobs, Auto Body jobs near Southpointe, Collision Center jobs near Washington PA, or Automotive Collision careers in Southwestern PA should consider this opportunity.

Diehl Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person - Washington, PA

Experience: Collision estimating, auto body estimating, insurance damage appraisal, or related collision repair experience preferred.