Collision Center Manager

Collision Center Manager/Automotive Paint and Body Estimator – Cleburne, TX
Work for the industry’s BEST - we need an experienced manager that knows how to estimate paint and body repair jobs.
Hudson Bus Sales is a full-service bus dealership and service provider operating in the Texas area that serves large and small groups all across the US. Launched by industry veteran and expert Brad Hudson, the company seeks to provide transportation solutions for all! Leave the hustle and bustle of the big city and come join our growing team in Cleburne Texas!
Send resume or apply in person at 3145 North Main Street Cleburne, TX 76033
Job summary**
Collision Center Manager/Automotive Paint and Body Estimator will support our internal and external customers by creating timely accurate estimates to repair or refresh their vehicles appearance. This position will be involved from estimation to invoicing and maintaining constant communication with the customer throughout the process. Customer experience is key! Our primary industry is buses but we do not limit completing other types of vehicles and equipment.
Full time - Monday through Friday –
Excellent Benefits – Including low cost health care for employees, paid vacation, matching 401K and more!
Some Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare complete and accurate repair estimates including parts and labor;
• Track the vehicle’s progress through the repair process, keeping the customer continually informed and the files updated
• Providing excellent customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Communicate supplements to customers and insurance companies
• Presenting information and responding to questions from internal department managers, clients, customers
• Evaluating practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident
• Create and manage work orders assuring workflow maximizes efficiency for the department
• Meeting or exceeding revenue targets by capturing every viable job that comes to the door, and upselling additional services
• Excellent sales abilities and overall communication skills
• Verify that the final invoice reconciles with the work performed on the repair order
• Explain all completed work and charges to customers
• Manage overall workflow throughout repair process

Qualifications

• 2 years experience writing service or paint and body estimates.
• 2 years experience managing a shop.
• Positive, friendly attitude, along with a customer service mentality;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Teammate with collaborative mindset;
• Basic Computer skills;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Computer experience and willingness to learn new programs;
• Confidence to handle high volume estimator needs under limited availability;
• Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications Able to operate electronic diagnostic equipment;
• Ability to learn new technology and research OEM repair procedures;
• Experience with Mitchells Pro Demand and RO Writer experience a plus.
• Attentive to detail
• Math, reading, and computer skills;
• Able to work with little supervision;
• Mobility requirements include frequent bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing, crawling and climbing.
• Use of ladders to no higher than 4 feet.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EEO Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000 to $60,000 commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Monday to Friday, occasional weekends or evenings as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Paint & Body estimating: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cleburne, TX 76033 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000