Body Shop Estimator

Darcars • Rockville, MD, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

DARCARS Automotive Group is now hiring for an Experienced Body Shop Estimator!

Potential earning based on experience

As a Body Shop Estimator, you will inspect and appraise customer’s vehicles to determine the cost of repairs for damages that will be billed as an insurance claim or customer expense. This role will also include working directly with customers and/or insurance companies to ensure a seamless repair process while providing excellent customer service.

In this role, you will:

Examine damage to customer vehicles to locate structural, body, mechanical, or interior damages
Estimate repair costs including supplies, parts, and labor
Calculate customer payments including deductibles for repaired items
Manage claim process for customers by obtaining estimates from insurance companies and reviewing with insurance adjuster
Maintain customer report by explaining estimate and expected return of vehicle
Maintain high-quality repairs and minimize comebacks
Conduct spot checks of each completed job for thoroughness and quality
Reconcile and prepare final invoices matching approved estimates

Qualifications & Requirements:

3+ years of previous automotive technician experience
Knowledge of major insurance program protocols and the ability to upload estimates/images that meet those standards accordingly
Prior experience as an estimator highly preferred
I-Car or other industry training history
Automotive certifications a plus
High school degree or equivalent
Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Must be able to pass pre-employment screen (background)

Benefits:

Paid Manufacturer Training
Paid ICAR Training
Health Care: medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
Short-term and long-term disability plans
Life Insurance
401(k)
PTO and Paid Holidays
Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and service repairs
Opportunities to join our community service initiatives
Internal career advancement opportunities

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

DARCARS Automotive Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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