Auto Body Shop Estimator

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· A Collision Estimator is responsible for accurately and efficiently appraising vehicle damages to determine the cost of repairs for the customer or insurance companies:

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· Writes complete estimates/supplements in accordance with company and insurance guidelines with an emphasis on repairing versus replacing parts.

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· Takes clear and accurate photos of damages.

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· Order parts, check availability and ensure that we receive the accurate discount from all vendors.

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· Documents and track vehicle progress throughout the entire repair process. Update statuses in the production schedule.

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· Assigns labor to Technicians and Painter.

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· Educate the customer about the collision repair process; including insurance claims, processing, payment procedures, repair techniques, repair needs and approximate repair time.

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· Conducts daily meetings with front office staff to ensure accurate updates on vehicles are provided.

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· Finalize and line match supplements prior to vehicle delivery.

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· Confirm the insurance supplements are scanned and attached to estimating system.

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· Pre-close files for delivery.

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· Verifies the exceptions tab in the estimating system throughout the repair process.

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· Ensure all parts have been received and invoices are posted.

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· Confirms all labor has been assigned accordingly.

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· Ensures vehicles are inspected for quality control before vehicles are delivered to customers.

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· Delivers vehicles, explain areas of the vehicle that were repaired and answer any questions the customer may have.

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· Prepares file for final bill upload.

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· Make sure correct verbiage is used on estimate for final billing.

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· Document in notes that you have completed the file and upload for billing.

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· Requires little to no experience in discipline

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· Conducts routine tasks as directed

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Requirements

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• Writes complete estimates/supplements in accordance with company and insurance guidelines with an emphasis on repairing versus replacing parts.
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• Takes clear and accurate photos of damages.
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• Order parts, check availability and ensure that we receive the accurate discount from all vendors.
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• Documents and track vehicle progress throughout the entire repair process. Update statuses in the production schedule.
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• Assigns labor to Technicians and Painter.
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• Educate the customer about the collision repair process; including insurance claims, processing, payment procedures, repair techniques, repair needs and approximate repair time.
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• Conducts daily meetings with front office staff to ensure accurate updates on vehicles are provided.
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• Finalize and line match supplements prior to vehicle delivery.
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• Confirm the insurance supplements are scanned and attached to estimating system.
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• Pre-close files for delivery.
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• Verifies the exceptions tab in the estimating system throughout the repair process.
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• Ensure all parts have been received and invoices are posted.
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• Confirms all labor has been assigned accordingly.
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• Ensures vehicles are inspected for quality control before vehicles are delivered to customers.
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• Delivers vehicles, explain areas of the vehicle that were repaired and answer any questions the customer may have.
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• Prepares file for final bill upload.
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• Make sure correct verbiage is used on estimate for final billing.
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• Document in notes that you have completed the file and upload for billing.
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• Requires little to no experience in discipline
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• Conducts routine tasks as directed
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Qualifications:

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Education: High School Diploma.

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Computer Skill: Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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Other Skills:

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• Effective oral and written communications skills
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• Self-starter who is highly organized
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• Able to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
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• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.
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Additional Skills/ Experience:

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• Minimum 4 year of collision auto body repair experience.
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• Knowledge of insurance procedures and requirements.
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• I-CAR certification.
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• Proficient in the use of estimating software CCC One.
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• Must have experience in writing estimates for high end vehicles and writing jigs.
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Benefits

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Health Insurance

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Dental Insurance

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Vision Insurance

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401K

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Paid Time Off