Estimator

Mander Collision and Glass; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mander Collision and Glass is seeking an Estimator to determine repair costs and timelines for vehicle damages. The role includes negotiating insurance payments and clearly communicating costs to customers.

You will inspect damaged vehicles, assess parts and labor, and draft repair orders for the CollisionRight system. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of collision repair experience, strong attention to detail, customer service and negotiation skills, and the physical ability to handle lifting

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in collision repair required.
• Knowledge of vehicle structures for removing/replacing components.
• Attention to safety and ability to follow instructions.
• Good physical strength for lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Strong customer service and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles for damage requiring repair, replacement or repainting.
• Assess damage and estimate labor and parts needed for repairs.
• Prepare insurance forms and communicate costs to customer clearly.
• Draft work orders and enter into CollisionRight system.
• Maintain records of all repairs in company file.
• Negotiate with insurers and customers as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Dexterity

Customer communication

Tools

CollisionRight system

Job description

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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 estimateCommunicates 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.