Estimator

Select Collision Group; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Collision Group in Peoria, IL is seeking an Estimator to determine repair costs and timelines, negotiate with insurance, and clearly communicate costs to customers. The role focuses on inspecting damage, estimating labor and parts, and preparing insurance paperwork. The Estimator also drafts work orders and maintains records of repairs in CollisionRight’s system.

The position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and strong customer service in a fast-paced collision repair environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in collision repair
• Knowledge of vehicle structures to remove/replace damaged components
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs regularly and up to 70 lbs occasionally
• Strong negotiation skills and customer service commitment

Responsibilities

• Examines all parts of vehicle that appear to be damaged that require repair, replacement, or repainting
• Assess vehicle damage through inspections
• Estimates the cost of labor and parts to repair damage
• Prepare insurance forms to show repair cost estimate
• Communicates with customer about damage, costs, and insurance
• Draft work order and enter into CollisionRight’s system
• Keep a record of all repairs in the company file

Skills

Collision repair knowledge

Vehicle damage inspection

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

Status: Exempt

Created/Revised: November 2020

SUMMARY:

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.