Estimator

WOODS COLLISION CENTER; Afton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Woods Collision Center is seeking an Estimator to determine repair costs and timelines for vehicle damages, while negotiating insurance payments and clearly communicating costs to customers. The role requires analyzing damage, preparing cost estimates, and drafting work orders within our CollisionRight system.

Qualified candidates will have 1–3 years in collision repair, strong knowledge of vehicle structures, safety awareness, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in collision repair
• Knowledge of vehicle structure for removing/replacing damaged components
• Demonstration of safety precautions in performing duties
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written/verbal instructions
• Ability to lift 35 lb regularly and up to 70 lb occasionally
• Physical agility and coordination for climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and balancing
• Strong negotiation skills and commitment to customer service
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Inspect all parts of the vehicle needing repair, replacement, or repainting
• Assess vehicle damage via inspections
• Estimate labor and car part costs for repairs
• Prepare insurance forms showing repair costs
• Explain vehicle damage, costs, and insurance to customers
• Draft work orders and enter into CollisionRight system
• Maintain records of repairs in company files

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Safety consciousness

Physical stamina

Agility & coordination

Dexterity

Customer service

Tools

CollisionRight system

Job description

Career Opportunities with Woods Collision Center

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Estimator is primarily responsible for determining the approximate cost associated with the vehicle’s damages and determining the timeline by which the repairs can be made. The Estimator is also in charge of negotiating insurance payment and communicating costs to customer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines all parts of vehicle that appear to be damaged that require repair, replacement, or repainting
• Assess vehicle damage though inspections
• Estimates the cost of labor and car part to repair damage on the vehicle
• Prepare insurance forms to show repair cost estimate
• Communicates to customer in a professional manner the damage of vehicle and answers any questions that the customer may have about vehicle, costs, and insurance
• Draft work order with required repair and enter it into CollisionRight’s system
• Keep a record of all repairs in company file

QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in repairing automotive equipment with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in the collision repair arena
• Possess extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove and replace damaged components, such as doors, windscreens and fenders
• Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work in this position
• Possess a strong attention to detail in addition to the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds
• Demonstrated agility, equilibrium and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing under precarious conditions
• Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity with demonstrated physical capacity to reach, handle, finger and feel
• Strong negotiation skills along with a commitment to servicing the customer
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production oriented environment.

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.