Collision Estimator: Drive Quality Repairs & Growth

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Financial and legal assistance

Job summary

VIVE Collision in White River Junction, VT, seeks an experienced Collision Estimator to drive the repair process from inspection to delivery. You will build detailed repair plans, communicate with customers and insurance partners, and work with production to ensure timely, high-quality results.

You’ll collaborate with a full team, benefit from modern estimating tools and ongoing training, and contribute to a growing organization focused on quality and career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of automotive collision repair or estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of collision repair procedures, estimating, and blueprinting.
• Proficiency in customer service and sales-oriented communication.
• Experience with CCC ONE estimating software preferred.
• I-CAR certification or training preferred.
• State appraisal license if required by state.
• Working knowledge of OEM repair procedures and insurance carrier requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret repair procedures, work orders, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the repair experience from initial vehicle inspection through final delivery.
• Create accurate repair plans, keep customers informed, and collaborate with insurance partners and production team.
• Greet customers and perform comprehensive vehicle inspections.
• Prepare complete and accurate repair estimates and blueprints using approved systems.
• Open and maintain repair orders in compliance with DRP and regulatory requirements.
• Verify all required authorizations and documentation before repairs begin.
• Coordinate with technicians and production staff to ensure repair plans are communicated and executed.
• Follow OEM repair procedures and manufacturer guidelines throughout the repair process.
• Communicate repair status updates to customers, insurance partners, and internal team members.
• Identify and process supplements as additional damage is discovered.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Blueprinting

Estimation processes

Education

I-CAR certification or training

State appraisal license

Tools

CCC ONE estimating software

Job description

VIVE Collision in White River Junction, VT, seeks an experienced Collision Estimator to drive the repair process from inspection to delivery. You will build detailed repair plans, communicate with customers and insurance partners, and work with production to ensure timely, high-quality results.

You’ll collaborate with a full team, benefit from modern estimating tools and ongoing training, and contribute to a growing organization focused on quality and career development.