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Auto Body Shop Estimator

Car Center
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Car Center is an I-Car Gold multi-shop growing company that prides itself on our winning, team focused culture. We are a family business and family minded. We offer an exceptional customer experience which in return keeps our shops very busy. We have many insurance relationships that also help keep work coming our way. Our Core Values provide us with not only a stable workplace but a fun environment.
 


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

 

 

  • Assist with day-to-day business including answering phones, entering data into CCC, assisting customers, etc.
  • Reviewing damaged vehicles with customers and insurance adjusters
  • Writing accurate, profitable damage reports and taking required photos for insurance submission and electronic filing
  • Negotiating initial and supplemental repairs with insurance company representatives
  • Ordering parts for repair orders
  • Effectively communicate with customers, colleagues, insurance adjusters and rental companies on the status of vehicle repairs
  • Maintain exceptional customer service
  • Cover out-of-office managers and estimators within the company during vacations/time off at all locations
  • Help diagnose potential production issues within the shop
  • All other duties as assigned

 

 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • Valid and clean driver’s license (required)
  • 3 years Collision Estimating experience (preferred)
  • Experience with CCC estimating system (preferred)
  • I-Car training (preferred)
  • Knowledge of insurance procedures and requirements (preferred)



Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.


Ability to withstand environmental conditions of Auto Body Shop

Ability to withstand all weather conditions

Ability to work on a computer for long periods of time

 


What To Expect from Car Center


  • Competitive Compensation
  • Hefty Benefits Package: Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, Employee Life Insurance, 401k with company matching, etc.
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Paid Training & Career Development
  • Employee Discounts, Parts, and Services
  • Clean Well-Maintained Work Environment
  • State-of-the-Art Equipment
  • Weekends Off
  • Respected Leadership


Our Core Values


  • Attitude = Altitude 
    Do the right thing, work hard, have fun, stay humbly confident. The team comes first.
  • Exceptional Distinct Guest Experience (E.D.G.E.)
    Proactive Customer Service 
  • Respectful Accountability
    Collect all the facts first, deliver with respect. Teachable moments = opportunity for growth.  
  • Servant Leadership
    Leadership exists at every level. Always lead by example.  
  • Share to Solve
    Positive communication and collaboration are key to solving challenges. We focus on solutions, not blame, and work together to overcome obstacles. 
  • Grow or Die
    Embrace change with a growth mindset. What worked yesterday may not work today. Always continue improving.



Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.


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