Body Shop EstimatorA Body Shop Estimator plays a crucial role in the automotive repair industry. Here's a detailed job description:
Responsibilities:
Customer Interaction: Establish rapport with customers, explain necessary repairs, and justify costs. Follow up with customers.
Damage Assessment: Visually estimate damage to vehicles.
Documentation: Complete estimate sheets to document damage and repair requirements. Itemize parts and materials needed.
Cost Calculation: Calculate labor and painting costs to determine the total repair cost.
Repair Orders: Assign repair orders to the Production Coordinator.
Quality Control: Evaluate repair quality by Technicians and ensure compliance with standards.
Insurance Coordination: Understand insurance company estimates and check for accuracy.
Parts Management: Complete parts order sheets, explore alternative sources for hard-to-locate parts, and verify delivered parts.
Payment Handling: Receive payments from customers and insurance companies, coordinating with the Body Shop Receptionist.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education:
Relevant degrees such as Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Automotive or General Education.
Skills:
Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., CCC Pathways), collision repair, and Microsoft Office.
Experience:
Familiarity with estimating processes, customer communication, and administrative tasks, minimum 3 years
