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Zohorecruit; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Springfield, VA is seeking an experienced Auto Body Estimator to evaluate damaged vehicles and prepare accurate repair estimates in line with insurance guidelines and high standards. You will greet customers, inspect vehicles, communicate with insurance adjusters, order parts, schedule repairs, and ensure completion on time and within budget while maintaining exceptional customer service.

A minimum of 2 years' auto body estimating experience and proficiency with computerized

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of auto body estimator experience.
• Thorough understanding of auto body repair processes and insurance guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Proficiency with computerized estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and inspect vehicles to identify damage.
• Prepare accurate repair estimates meeting insurance guidelines.
• Coordinate with insurance adjusters for timely approvals.
• Order parts and schedule repairs to meet timelines and budget.
• Keep customers informed and address questions.
• Perform quality checks for fit, color match, and mechanical function.
• Review repair orders for accurate documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading schematics

Estimating software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

SPRINGFIELD, United States | Posted on 03/05/2025

Our Client is seeking an experienced and detail-orientedAuto Body Estimator to join their team. The Auto Body Estimator will beresponsible for evaluating damaged vehicles and preparing accurate repairestimates, ensuring that all repairs are performed to the highest standards andin compliance with insurance guidelines. The successful candidate must haveexcellent customer service skills, a thorough understanding of auto body repairprocesses, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and conduct a thorough inspection oftheir vehicle to identify all damage
• Prepare accurate repair estimates using computerizedestimating software, ensuring that all repairs are in compliance withinsurance guidelines
• Communicate with insurance adjusters to ensure thatestimates are approved in a timely manner
• Order parts and schedule repairs, ensuring that allrepairs are completed on time and within budget
• Keep customers informed throughout the repairprocess, answering any questions they may have and addressing any concerns
• Conduct quality checks to ensure that all repairsmeet the highest standards, including proper fit and finish, paint colormatch, and that all mechanical components are working as designed
• Review and analyze repair orders to ensure that allwork performed is documented accurately
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properlydispose of hazardous materials
• Follow established safety procedures and guidelinesto ensure a safe work environment

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an auto bodyestimator
• Thorough understanding of auto body repair processesand insurance guidelines
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals andschematics
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability tocommunicate effectively with customers and insurance adjusters
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail,with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in computerized estimating software
• Valid driver's license

Certifications

• I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto CollisionRepair) certification in Estimating is a plus

Benefits

• competitive compensation,benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement.