Estimator in Training

Holdings LLC; United States; Presencial; USD 23.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual PTO

Parental leave

6 paid holidays

Insurance from day 1

401(k) match

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Continuing Education

Safety Glasses program

Uniform stipend

Voluntary Daily Pay

Descripción de la vacante

Gerber Collision & Glass is hiring an Estimator in Training to learn how to diagnose and prepare accurate estimates for repair according to company guidelines. You will work closely with the Estimator and communicate value to customers to drive a high closed sales ratio.

Responsibilities include mapping damage with customers, preparing final parts lists, and updating clients on estimates and promise dates, while participating in production meetings and supporting insurance-related processes.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior customer service experience required.
• Must complete 16 I-CAR units within 12 months of employment.
• Preferred: 4–6 years related work experience; photo-imaging software experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Greet customers at drop-off and build rapport.
• Map vehicle damage with customer and identify WOW opportunities.
• Prepare and review estimates using Repair Planning Template.
• Upload photos/notes to CCC One with arrival times and details.
• Notify production and verify estimate during teardown; finalize estimate.

Conocimientos

Communication

Microsoft Office

Decision making

Educación

High school diploma/GED

I-CAR training (16 units in 12 months)

Descripción del empleo

Company: Gerber Collision & Glass

Our Commitment:

The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our "Greater Team" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

The Estimator in Training works closely with our Estimator to learn how to effectively diagnose and prepare all estimates for repair in an accurate, thorough, and profitable manner according to insurance partner and company guidelines. Additionally, the Estimator Apprentice is responsible for communicating the value Gerber provides, resulting in a high closed sales ratio.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Greets customer at repair drop off and builds rapport.
• Maps damage with customer (previous, current loss, WOW opportunities).
• Handles repair mapping, takes initial photographs. Uploads photos and notes to CCC One, along with arrival time, etc.
• Notifies production that vehicle has arrived and places in production queue. Verifies estimate during teardown.
• Finalizes estimate using proper Repair Planning Template.
• Works with repair team to make sure notations on windshield are correct and complete. Puts together final parts list.
• Uses Promise Date Caculator to set promise date. Calls customer to review estimate and promise date.
• Updates customer regularly (with frequency, according to standards determined by management).
• Participates in and contributes to the regularly scheduled production meetings.
• Calls customers whose cars will be completed the next day. Schedules with customer.
• Follow up with technicians after vehicle tear down and make adjustments to estimate if needed.
• Assist insurance adjusters with damage reports, etc., and provide service to insurance claim re-inspectors.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Must currently possess or successfully complete 16 I-CAR units within the first 12 months of employment.
• Preferred: 4-6 years related work experience. Photo-imaging software experience preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer literate. Knowledge of Microsoft products is preferred.
• Good decision-making ability and sound judgment.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel and crouch in providing an accurate estimate of a vehicle's damage.
• Must possess clear vision in providing an accurate estimate of a vehicle's damage.

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Benefits That Drive Your Success:

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• 6 paid holidays annually
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
• Voluntary Daily Pay option available

About Us

Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.

AI Disclosure Statement: At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details:

Hourly

$ 16.63 - 23.75 - 30.88 USD USD Hourly

Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.