Estimator

Dexter's Service & Collision; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexter's Service & Collision in Bradford, PA seeks an estimator to determine repair costs and timelines for vehicle damages. The role includes negotiating with insurers and clearly communicating costs to customers to facilitate approvals.

The estimator will inspect vehicles, assess damage, and prepare accurate repair estimates and insurance forms, while maintaining detailed repair records and coordinating with shop operations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in collision repair estimating.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle structures to assess repairs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged parts and determine repair, replacement, or repainting needs.
• Estimate labor and parts costs for repairs.
• Prepare insurance forms to show repair costs.
• Communicate cost estimates clearly to customers and answer questions.
• Draft work orders and input them into CollisionRight’s system.
• Maintain records of repairs in company files.

Skills

Damage assessment

Negotiation

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CollisionRight system

Collision estimation software

Job description

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.