Estimator

Liberty Collision Center; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Collision Center is looking for an Estimator to determine repair costs and timelines for damaged vehicles. The role includes negotiating with insurers and clearly communicating costs to customers.

The Estimator will examine damage, estimate labor and parts, prepare insurance paperwork, and draft work orders in CollisionRight's system while maintaining meticulous repair records.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of collision repair experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle structure for removing and replacing components.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, with occasional over 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Detail-oriented

Negotiation skills

Customer service mindset

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Education

1–3 years collision repair experience

Tools

CollisionRight system

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.