Estimator - Columbus Body Shop

1 day ago

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States FYDA FREIGHTLINER GROUP Full time

Job Details
Job Location:    Columbus, Oh - West Jefferson, OH
Salary Range:    Undisclosed

Description

Fyda Freightliner Columbus is an Elite Support Certified dealer of new Freightliner trucks and Crane Carrier vocational severe-service vehicles, and carries a large inventory of all-makes of pre-owned trucks. Fyda Freightliner Columbus is the largest retailer of new and used Expediters in the United States. Serving the Columbus transportation industry hub since 1985, we operate as a full-service commercial truck dealership and body shop.


Estimator Responsibilities:

  • Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage.
  • Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
  • Establishes and maintains good working relationships with insurance adjusters.
  • Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
  • Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
  • Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders and doors.
  • Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
  • Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes or customizing undamaged vehicles.
  • Monitors progress and completion of vehicles in the shop and calls customers as necessary
  • Monitors paper flow to ensure that all documents are accounted for, filled out completely and legibly, and filed or distributed to the appropriate parties.
  • Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of body repair and paint for all makes and models of trucks
  • Experience with Mitchells estimating software
  • Ability to operate electronic devices such as a computer efficiently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with employees and vendors.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and maintain composure.
  • Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines.
  • Must be able to pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screening. (Fyda Freightliner follows the National DOT guidelines and tests for marijuana.)

 Fyda Benefits:

  • Excellent pay based on experience 
  • Salary + Commission
  • Superior bonus program 
  • Paid time off 
  • Paid holidays 
  • Paid uniforms
  • Paid hospitalization & prescription program 
  • Excellent 401K programs with company match
  • Dental insurance available
  • Flex spending available 
  • Great working atmosphere
  • In-house gym 
  • Drug free workplace 
  • Sign on bonus

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