Collision​/Bodyshop Estimator

Position: COLLISION/BODYSHOP ESTIMATOR
Hendrick Collision Center Hwy 55 Durham

Location:

5403 NC Hwy 55, Durham, North Carolina 27713

Collision center body shop Estimator (job name)
Very busy shop that is air-conditioned and full of state-of-the-art equipment. Great pay and benefits include: PAID Health insurance, 401k match, paid vacation, sick, holidays, and paid training.
** Collision Center Body Shop Estimator
**** Join Our Team as a Collision Center Body Shop Estimator!
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* What We Offer:

*** Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
* 100% PAID health insurance
* 401k match
* Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and training

Join us for a chance to work in a supportive team environment with a culture that values you!
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* Summary:

** Responsible for identifying and documenting necessary body repair work for customers.  Responsible for scheduling body work to be performed.
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* Supervisory Responsibilities:

** This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
* ** include the following:
*** Schedules appointments with customer.
* Works with customer and Collision Center Technician to identify required repair work.
* Offers additional services and repairs to customers.
* Computes cost of replacement parts and labor to restore vehicle to condition specified by customer.
* Enters itemized estimate on repair order and explains estimate to customer.
* Meets Collision Center standards for repair/order production.
* Maintains CSI at or above Company standards
* Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
* Participates in required training
* Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system
* Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
* Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
* Complies with Company policies and procedures
* Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
* Other duties as assigned
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* Qualifications:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.
** Desired

Education:

** o   GED**√
** High School Diplomao   Associate Degreeo   Bachelor Degreeo   Master Degreeo   Doctorate Degree
** Field of Study/

Work Experience:

** o   Accountingo   Automotiveo   Businesso   Human Resourceso   Information Technology
** Desired

Work Experience:

** o   up to 3 years**√
** 3-5 yearso   5+ years
** Education/

Experience:

** Working knowledge of the body repair methods.  Strong interpersonal and persuasive selling skills.
** Certificates and Licenses:****√
** Valid Driver’s Licenseo   Automobile Salesperson License
** Computer

Skills:

** Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products.  Ability and knowledge of Collision Center Management System and additional software programs to support operations.
** Communication

Skills:

** Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, company personnel and insurance adjusters.
** Attendance Expectations:
** The position requires regular and predictable attendance.  Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
** Physical Demands:
** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. May be exposed to load noise, vibration, paint-dust, and other body repair shop conditions.
** Environment Demands:
** Duties are generally performed in the Collision Center area. Work includes inspection of customer vehicles and frequent movement around the body repair shop to convey information between customers and Collision Center Technicians. Frequently interacts with customers, Collision Center Manager, Collision Center Technicians, and Company personnel.
** Verbal and Writing Ability:
** Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
** Math Ability:
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