Collision Shop Estimator

Collision Body Shop Estimator

We are seeking a Body Shop Estimator to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Body Shop/Collision Estimator.

Essential Duties

• Examine damaged vehicles to determine the extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage.
• Estimate cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
• Review repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
• Determine feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders and doors.
• Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.
• Determine salvage value on total vehicle loss.
• Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
• Estimate cost of repainting, converting to special purposes or customizing undamaged vehicles.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Test Drive Vehicles. All work must be reviewed, and quality control checked for any defects, color match, indicator lights, and repair followed per estimate before paperwork is finalized.
• Handles all customers’ concerns if job is rejected and follows through until completed.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with insurance adjusters.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with fellow staff members in both collision center and service/parts departments and customers.

Qualifications

• *******3-5 years of estimating experience*******
• ***Stable Work History*****
• Proficient in CTC1

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or other opportunities, please contact Kala Shipley at (469) 868-2560 or kala.shipley@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.