Body Shop Estimator

DARCARS Automotive Group is now hiring for a Body Shop Estimator!

**Potential earning based on experience**

As a Body Shop Estimator you will inspect and appraise customer’s vehicles to determine cost of repairs for damages that will be billed as an insurance claim or customer expense. This role will also include working directly with customers and/or insurance companies to ensure a seamless repair process while providing excellent customer service.

In this role, you will:

Examine damage to customer vehicles to locate structural, body, mechanical or interior damages

Estimate repair costs including supplies, parts, and labor

Calculate customer payments including deductibles for repaired items

Manage claim process for customers by obtaining estimates from insurance companies and reviewing with insurance adjuster

Maintain customer report by explaining estimate and expected return of vehicle

Maintain high-quality repairs and minimize comebacks

Conduct spot checks of each completed job for thoroughness and quality

Reconcile and prepare final invoices matching approved estimates

Qualifications & Requirements:

3+ years of previous automotive estimator experience

Knowledge of major insurance program protocols and have the ability to upload estimates/images that meet those standards accordingly

Prior experience as an estimator highly preferred

I-Car or other industry training history

Automotive certifications a plus

High school degree or equivalent

Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age

Must have a valid Driver’s License

Must be able to pass pre-employment screen (background)

Benefits:

Paid Manufacturer Training

Paid ICAR Training

Health Care: medical, vision, and dental insurance plans

Short-term and long-term disability plans

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO and Paid Holidays

Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs

Opportunities to join our community service initiatives

Internal career advancement opportunities

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

DARCARS Automotive Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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