Collision Estimator; Night Shift

Collision Estimator (Night Shift) at Tesla

Location: Plano, TX

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

• Create repair estimates for collision damaged Tesla Model S, Model X, Model Y, and Model 3 vehicles that arrive for repair (Technical estimating, no sales estimating)
• Build repair plans in accordance with Tesla specific repair procedures
• Direct disassembly technicians as to the pace and scope of disassembly to expose all damages up front
• Communicate with insurance company to submit claim and billing
• Direct Collision Technicians to perform repair attempts where Repair VS Replace is not clear
• Update customer on vehicle progress
• Close billing and delivery of vehicle

• 5+ years of automotive collision damage estimating experience
• Knowledge of insurance procedures and requirements
• Proficient with Computers, as well as CCC, Audatex, or Mitchell Estimating Software
• Automotive knowledge/background; willingness to be cross trained in career advancing management roles as needed
• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills; excellent customer service skills
• I-CAR certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred

• Medical plans—with $0 payroll deduction options
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans—with $0 paycheck contribution options
• Company‑Paid Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

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