Collision Estimator Trainee: Learn, Estimate, Grow

Boyd Group; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability & Life Insurance

Education Opportunities

Uniform Stipend

Daily Pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is hiring an Estimator in Training to learn how to diagnose and prepare estimates for repair per insurance and company guidelines. You will work with the Estimator to drive accurate, profitable estimates and communicate value to customers.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, with focus on WOW operating principles, production coordination, and collaboration with insurance partners. A high school diploma and I-CAR progress are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must complete 16 I-CAR units within the first 12 months of employment.
• Preferred: 4–6 years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers at repair drop-off and build rapport.
• Map damage with customer and identify WOW opportunities.
• Prepare repair maps and initial photos; upload to CCC One with notes.
• Verify estimate during teardown and finalize using Repair Planning Template.
• Coordinate with repair team to ensure correct windshield notations and parts list.
• Set promise date and call customer to review estimate and date.
• Provide regular updates to customer per management standards.
• Assist insurance adjusters and re-inspectors as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer literate

Decision making

Education

High school diploma/GED

16 I-CAR units within 12 months

Tools

CCC One

Photo-imaging software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass is hiring an Estimator in Training to learn how to diagnose and prepare estimates for repair per insurance and company guidelines. You will work with the Estimator to drive accurate, profitable estimates and communicate value to customers.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, with focus on WOW operating principles, production coordination, and collaboration with insurance partners. A high school diploma and I-CAR progress are required.