What are the responsibilities and job description for the ABRA Estimator position at Durango Motor Company?
Grow with ABRA! Come join an industry leader. ABRA Auto Body and Glass values developing our talent to help you reach your career goals. As part of the Durango Motor Company family, we focus on the guest experience. We thrive on teamwork with an emphasis on individual accountability and employee satisfaction.
Due to our continued growth, we are looking for solid professionals seeking the right opportunity with huge growth potential. Currently, we are looking for an Estimator to join our ABRA Auto Body and Glass team.
Pay Scale: $45,000-$75,000.00 yearly
We Offer:
- Great Working Environment
- Career Advancement
- Paid Training
- Flexible PTO Plan
- Sick Leave Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
- Life Insurance- Employer Paid
- 401(k) with Company Matching
- Christmas Club Matching/Savings
- Holiday Pay
- Discounted Rate Anytime Fitness Membership
Responsibilities
- Reviewing repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman
- Determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors
- Evaluating practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident
- Preparing insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimate and recommendations
- Estimating cost of repainting, converting to special purposed, or customizing undamaged vehicles
- Presenting information and responding to questions from groups or managers, clients and guests
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-2 years previous estimator experience is required
- Confidence to handle high volume estimator needs under limited availability
- Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedures manual
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Excellent communication skills, high level of initiative, and ability to work in a team
- Basic MS Office knowledge; computer software, internet proficiency, and general math skills
- Experience in the estimating/body shop/automotive field Insurance company is preferred
- Must be willing to submit to a background check and have a valid driver’s license
- Professional appearance in accordance with body shop policies/dress code
- Ability to remain in stationary positions (standing/sitting) for extended periods of time, 6 plus hours.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs comfortably.
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, or stoop occasionally.
ABRA Auto Body & Glass is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $45,000 - $75,000
