ABRA Estimator/ CSM

ABRA Auto Body and Glass – Spokane, WA
ABRA Auto Body and Glass Spokane is seeking a Body Shop Estimator to join the team. Applicants should be excited about working with people, want to continue their own professional development, and have the desire to be an integral part of a team. If this sounds like you, come join our family for a rewarding opportunity in service!
We are a family-owned and operated franchise that provides the community with a state-of-the-art body shop committed to providing excellent repairs in a timely manner and serving our customer well. We strive to be a team and truly value our relationships with each other, our customers, and the community. Additionally, we have some great benefits:
• Health insurance - medical, dental, vision – for employees and dependents
• Life insurance plans
• Paid time off
• Employee purchase discounts
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• Community service opportunities
• Training and education assistance
Our Core Values:
1. Relationships 2. Legacy
3. Passion
4. Excellence
5. Transparency
Responsibilities
As a Body Shop Estimator, you would be responsible for ensuring customers’ vehicles are assessed and given a repair estimate, then relaying that information to the body shop technician so that the car can be repaired in a timely fashion. Estimators should pay close attention to detail. Continued training would be provided.
• Assesses damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior design.
• Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
• Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and
doors.
• Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before
accident.
• Determines salvage value of total vehicle loss.
• Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
• Estimates cost of repairing, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged
vehicles.
• Reviews the completed vehicle to check quality and thoroughness

Qualifications
• A self-motivated team player that is able to communicate effectively with team members
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and twist on a daily basis.
• Previous experience in auto body work and repairs is required.
• ASE certification is preferred.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a motor vehicle report and possess a safe driving record.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug test. Also subject to random drug testing at the
company’s request.