What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Collision Estimator position at A1 Body & Glass?
Collision Estimator
We are looking for Body Shop Estimators to help support our booming Body Shop business and to provide our customers with exceptional experiences. The ideal candidate will flourish in a fast-paced and professional workplace.
Responsibilities
- Participate in developing a proper repair plan for each vehicle
- Prepare estimates in accordance with Insurance partner and company guidelines
- Maintain and execute a timely schedule before, during, and after completions of repairs
- Communicate supplements to customers and insurance companies on the same business day as written.
- Consult with management regarding new procedures and equipment in the industry.
Qualifications
- Excellent customer service skills
- Basic Computer skills
- Positive, friendly attitude, along with a customer service mentality
- Enjoy working in a fast paced environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Team player
- Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record according to dealership guidelines
- Math, reading, and computer skills
- Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications Able to operate electronic diagnostic equipment
- Ensures that customer’s cars are kept clean
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception.
- Test driving customer’s vehicles
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
