Estimator

Bonnell; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonnell in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks an experienced automotive Estimator to determine repair costs and timelines for damages. You will negotiate insurance payments and clearly communicate costs to customers, ensuring accurate scoping and production-ready work orders in CollisionRight’s system.

The role requires strong knowledge of collision repair processes, ability to inspect damage, estimate labor and parts, and maintain comprehensive repair records in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of processes, techniques and materials used in repairing automotive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged parts requiring repair, replacement or repainting.
• Assess damage through inspections.
• Estimate labor and parts costs for repairs.
• Prepare insurance forms to show repair costs.
• Communicate costs and insurance questions to customers.
• Draft work orders and enter into CollisionRight system.
• Keep records of all repairs in company file.

Skills

Collision repair knowledge

Vehicle inspection

Damage estimation

Negotiation

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Physical ability

Attention to detail

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.