Body Shop Appraiser

D'Addario Collision Center is a Family Owned and Operated Body Shop located in Shelton, CT.

Busy Body Shop looking for an experienced Full Time Estimator.

• Must have CT MVPD Appraisers license or the ability to obtain one soon after joining our team
• Must be able to write complete and accurate estimates including insurance company supplements with complete and accurate documentation

Schedule – Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm

Rotating Saturday 8am-12pm

• Provide friendly and professional customer service in person and over the phone to customers
• Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical or interior damage
• Estimate cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item
• Review repair cost estimated with Body Shop Manager
• Determine feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, doors
• Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident
• Determine salvage value on total vehicle loss
• Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations
• Estimate cost of repainting, converting to special purposes or customizing undamaged vehicles

• Competitive salary (hourly wage plus commission)
• Medical Plan (health, dental, vision)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401k Savings Plan with employer contribution
• Basic Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Advancement
• You would work in a clean State-of-the-art service center with the most modern equipment
• You’d be in a family-owned dealership where your good work is recognized and valued
• You’d receive training and coaching support for your continuous improvement

• Prior CCC One and DRP experience a plus!
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license
• Satisfactory Background check and drug screen required prior to hire
• 2-3 years’ experience in a customer service orientated environment required.

If you feel you would be a good fit for D'Addario Auto Group, please apply! Feel free to reach out to Robin at  I look forward to hearing from you!