Estimator in Training — Start Your Collision Repair Career

Mobile Auto Solutions, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO plans

Paid parental leave

6 paid holidays annually

Medical, dental & vision insurance Day

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Safety glasses allowance

Uniform stipend

Daily pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Chicago is seeking an Estimator in Training to learn how to diagnose and prepare accurate repair estimates in line with insurance partner and company guidelines. You will work closely with the Estimator to communicate the value Gerber provides and contribute to a high closed sales ratio.

The role involves handling damage mapping, photos, production notifications, and estimating with the Repair Planning Template, while coordinating with the repair team and customers

Qualifications

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

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 and uploads photos and notes to CCC One.
• Notifies production that vehicle has arrived and places in production queue; verifies estimate during teardown.
• Finalizes estimate using proper Repair Planning Template.

Skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

Decision making

Education

High school diploma/GED

16 I-CAR units within 12 months

Tools

Photo-imaging software

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Chicago is seeking an Estimator in Training to learn how to diagnose and prepare accurate repair estimates in line with insurance partner and company guidelines. You will work closely with the Estimator to communicate the value Gerber provides and contribute to a high closed sales ratio.

The role involves handling damage mapping, photos, production notifications, and estimating with the Repair Planning Template, while coordinating with the repair team and customers