Collision Estimator Trainee — Paid Training & Growth

Energy Jobline ZR; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

HSA

FSA

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Training & Certifications

Career Growth

Job summary

VIVE Collision is hiring a Collision Estimator Trainee in New Jersey. You’ll learn to inspect vehicle damage, write repair estimates, and coordinate repairs with customers and insurers.

No prior collision estimating experience is required; you’ll train alongside experienced estimators and shop leaders. This paid training role offers hands-on development, OEM and I-CAR certification options, and a clear path to estimator and leadership roles within a growing collision repair organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Interest in automotive and collision repair with a desire to learn.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and identify collision damage.
• Learn to write accurate repair estimates and repair plans.
• Use estimating and shop management software.
• Explain repair processes and provide customer updates.
• Coordinate repairs with customers, insurers, and shop staff.
• Maintain repair documentation and status updates.

Skills

People skills

Customer service

Mechanical inclination

Basic computer skills

Curious about repair

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CCC ONE

Shop management software

Job description

VIVE Collision is hiring a Collision Estimator Trainee in New Jersey. You’ll learn to inspect vehicle damage, write repair estimates, and coordinate repairs with customers and insurers.

No prior collision estimating experience is required; you’ll train alongside experienced estimators and shop leaders. This paid training role offers hands-on development, OEM and I-CAR certification options, and a clear path to estimator and leadership roles within a growing collision repair organization.