Automotive Damage Estimator

3 weeks ago


College Park, Maryland, United States DARCARS Automotive Group Full time

Body Shop Estimator Job Description

DARCARS Automotive Group is seeking an experienced Body Shop Estimator to join our team. As a Body Shop Estimator, you will be responsible for inspecting and appraising customer 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of previous automotive estimator experience
  • Knowledge of major insurance program protocols and ability to upload estimates/images that meet those standards
  • Prior experience as an estimator highly preferred
  • I-Car or other industry training history
  • Automotive certifications a plus
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
  • 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
  • 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.

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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