Estimator - Collision Repair-Lafeyette Rascal

TAG Auto Group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG Auto Group in Lafayette, IN seeks an experienced Estimator to determine repair costs and timelines for damaged vehicles. The role includes negotiating insurance payments and clearly communicating costs to customers while coordinating with the shop team to plan repairs.

The Estimator will inspect damage, assess parts and labor needs, and prepare accurate repair estimates. Safety, accuracy, and strong customer service are essential in this fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in collision repair.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle structure and components.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must lift up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• Strong negotiation and customer service skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, production-driven shop.

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle parts requiring repair, replacement, or repainting.
• Assess vehicle damage through inspections.
• Estimate labor and parts costs to repair damage.
• Prepare insurance forms to show repair costs.
• Communicate vehicle damage and costs to customers professionally; answer questions.
• Draft work orders and enter repairs into the system.
• Keep records of all repairs in company files.

Skills

Collision repair knowledge

Vehicle structure knowledge

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team.

What does joining our team offer?

A unique blend of independence, excitement, growth opportunities, and a supportive work culture. We are an employee-centric team and we want you to join us!

What do our Estimators do?

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 system(s)
• 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 3-5 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