Estimator

Liberty Collision Center; Franklin (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Collision Center is seeking an Estimator to assess vehicle damages and determine repair costs and timelines. You will negotiate with insurers and clearly communicate costs to customers, ensuring a smooth, professional experience.

The role requires hands-on knowledge of collision repair, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced shop environment. You will draft repair work orders and maintain meticulous repair records.

Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of collision repair processes, techniques and materials.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove/replace damaged components.
• Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• Demonstrated physical agility and coordination in climbing, bending, and kneeling.
• Strong negotiation skills and commitment to servicing the customer.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Examines all damaged parts requiring repair, replacement, or repainting.
• Assesses vehicle damage through inspections.
• Estimates the cost of labor and parts to repair damage.
• Prepares insurance forms to show repair costs.
• Communicates repair costs and conditions to customers professionally.
• Drafts work orders with required repairs and enters them into CollisionRight’s system.
• Keeps a record of all repairs in the company file.

Skills

Collision repair knowledge

Vehicle structure knowledge

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Lifting capacity

Physical agility

Customer service

Job description

Career Opportunities with Liberty Collision Center

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.