What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto Collision Estimator position at Joe Hudson's Collision Center?
Estimator
Salary $42K - $75K Quarterly Production Bonus of up to $4.5k - $9k ($18k - $36k / YR)
Yearly Potential of $60k - $111k
Responsible for the full estimating and repair process ensuring quality repairs are made based on detailed instructions provided which meet our OE and I-CAR standards.
Essential Job Functions:
Write concise and accurate estimates.
Coordinate all check-ins and deliveries.
Review process with the customer.
Complete all repair orders ensuring DRP compliance and obtaining proper authorizations.
Provide a complete and correct listing of all necessary parts for ordering related to a repair.
Check-in vehicle upon drop off from customer.
Prepare and ensure completion of the proper paperwork for customer packet.
Provide communication including all vehicle repair statuses.
Comply with all JHCC safety rules, guidelines, and standards.
Document all communication with customers in the system.
Total loss administration.
Perform final quality checks on finished vehicles.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong auto collision industry experience required
Must have demonstrated strong organizational and documentation skills.
Able to work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Able to communicate effectively both in-person, orally, and through written correspondence and presentation with candidates, employees, managers, and leadership.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high volume of activity.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
Willingness to travel to JHCC locations as required or directed by leadership.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Prior collision industry experience required.
Three (3) to five (5) years of prior estimating experience are required.
Prior experience working with CCCOne preferred.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Must be able to work consistently in between a climate-controlled, professional office environment and a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
Requires long periods of sitting or standing depending on daily workflow.
Requires the use of standard office equipment (i.e., computer, copier, scanner, etc.)
May required moderate standing, walking, bending, or stooping.
May require occasional lifting of up to 20lbs.
**PLEASE APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Collision estimating: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Baton Rouge, LA 70810: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $111,000
