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Motocruit; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Motocruit in Merrillville, IN is seeking an Automotive Estimator to determine vehicle damage costs, timelines, and insurance payment negotiations. You will inspect damaged areas, estimate labor and parts, and draft repair plans.

The role requires 3–5 years in collision repair, strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and the ability to communicate clearly with customers and insurers in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in collision repair.
• Deep knowledge of vehicle structures and repair methods.
• Ability to read and interpret insurance forms.
• Strong safety and lifting procedures awareness.

Responsibilities

• Examine all damaged vehicle parts to determine repairs.
• Assess vehicle damage through inspections.
• Estimate labor and parts costs for repairs.
• Prepare insurance forms showing repair costs.
• Communicate costs and timelines to customers clearly.
• Draft work orders and log repairs in the system.
• Maintain records of repairs in company files.

Skills

Damage assessment

Negotiation

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

Merrillville, United States | Posted on 10/06/2026

• Annual Compensation Range $50,000 - $70,000
• State/Province Indiana
• Country United States

Job Description

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
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in repairing automotive equipment with a minimum of 3-5 yearsof 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