Estimator Apprentice – Collision Repair Training

Gerber Payroll Services, Inc.; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Medical Insurance from Day 1

401(k) with company match

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Continuing Education

Safety Glasses program

Uniform stipend

Daily Pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Oak Lawn, IL is hiring an Estimator in Training to learn estimating for collision repairs. You will work with the Estimator to diagnose and prepare accurate, profitable repair estimates per company guidelines and insurance partner requirements.

The role emphasizes customer communication, mapping vehicle damage, and finalizing parts lists while supporting the production team and improving close sales ratios.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must currently possess or complete 16 I-CAR units within 12 months.
• Prior customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers at repair drop off and builds rapport.
• Maps damage with customer and notes WOW opportunities.
• Verifies estimate during teardown and finalizes using Repair Planning Template.
• Communicates value to customers and reviews promise dates.
• Assists insurance adjusters and attends production meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma/GED

16 I-CAR units within 12 months

Tools

CCC One

Photo-imaging software

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Oak Lawn, IL is hiring an Estimator in Training to learn estimating for collision repairs. You will work with the Estimator to diagnose and prepare accurate, profitable repair estimates per company guidelines and insurance partner requirements.

The role emphasizes customer communication, mapping vehicle damage, and finalizing parts lists while supporting the production team and improving close sales ratios.