Collision Auto Body Estimator

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Body Shop Estimator – Collision Center Northwest

Job Summary: The Estimators responsibilities are to handle collision service needs for our dealerships and customers. The Estimator will research OEM procedures, Review Pre-scan, Pre-Alignment & Frame Specs and write complete repair plans for vehicles after tear down. The Estimator will also present the repair plans to Insurance Companies, Customers, & Collision Technicians so the vehicle can be repaired in a well-timed manner.

About Us: There has never been a better time to be a Body Shop Estimator. Especially at Collision Center Northwest, where we continue to thrive and grow.

We are looking for qualified candidates with some technical experience that are looking for a place to call their home. We pay top dollar for top professionals!

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Health Insurance
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• 401(K)
• Employee discounts
• Paid training
  
  
  

Compensation and Hours:

• Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 Yearly
• Monday – Friday
  
  
  

Body Shop Estimator Responsibilities:

• Research OEM Repair Procedures for All Operations and provides a copy to Collision Technicians, Insurance Companies, and Front Office for filing.
• Uses OEM Repair Procedures, Pre-Scan, Frame and Pre-Alignment Specs to create a repair plan after tear down.
• Presents Repair Plan to Insurance Companies and ensures Insurance Estimate/Supplement reflects work needed.
• Provides Parts Order to Parts Department in a timely manner.
• Provides Repair Plan to Collision Technicians in a timely manner.
• Document ALL conversations in the Management System for use by ALL employees.
• Tracks Vehicle Through Repair Process and updates Management System for customer communication.
• Reviews Vehicle throughout and at the end of repair process to check Quality and ensure repair plan is/was followed.
• Submits Final Bill to Insurance Companies for Payment Prior to vehicle release.
• Maintains Industry Knowledge through continuous Training with OEM Vendors and Industry Training Venues such as I-Car.
  
  
  

Service Technician Requirements:

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Previous experience in writing profitable estimates
• Above average energy level
• Personal and professional integrity
• Computer experience and willingness to learn new programs
• Clean driving record & valid driver’s license
  
  
  

Pre-employment:

• Pre-employment testing; including drug, background, and motor vehicle reports.
  
  
  

Collision Center Northwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.