What are the responsibilities and job description for the BODY SHOP ESTIMATOR position at Chatham Motor Sales, Inc.?
Estimator
Job Summary:
The Estimator is responsible for appraising vehicle damage and determining repair costs to facilitate insurance claim settlements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Damage Assessment: Examine damaged vehicles to determine the extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage.
- Cost Estimation: Estimate labor and parts costs required to repair or replace damaged components.
- Collaborative Review: Discuss repair cost estimates with the body shop manager or foreman to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
- Conflict Resolution: Arrange for a second appraisal if there is a disagreement with the body shop manager or foreman regarding repair costs.
- Repair vs. Replacement: Assess the feasibility of repairing parts versus replacing components such as bumpers, fenders, and doors.
- Repair Viability: Evaluate whether repairing the vehicle is practical compared to settling at the pre-accident market value.
- Salvage Assessment: Determine salvage value for vehicles deemed total losses.
- Insurance Documentation: Prepare insurance forms detailing repair cost estimates and providing recommendations.
- Customization Estimates: Estimate costs for repainting, converting vehicles for special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles.
This role requires analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and insurance representatives. If you have experience in vehicle damage appraisal and a passion for delivering accurate estimates, we encourage you to apply!
