What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Estimator position at JOE HUDSON'S COLLISION CENTER?
Estimator
Hourly pay ($20-30/h) Quarterly Production Bonus of up to $4.5k - $9k ($18k - $36k / YR)
***401k starts on day 1, Benefits are available after 1 month of employment.
Yearly Potential of $60k - $111k
Responsible for the full estimating and repair process ensuring quality repairs are made based on detailed instructions provided, which meet our OE and I-CAR standards.
Essential Job Functions:
- Write concise and accurate estimates.
- Coordinate all check-ins and deliveries.
- Review process with the customer.
- Complete all repair orders ensuring DRP compliance and obtaining proper authorizations.
- Provide a complete and correct listing of all necessary parts for ordering related to a repair.
- Check-in vehicle upon drop off from customer.
- Prepare and ensure completion of the proper paperwork for the customer packet.
- Provide communication, including all vehicle repair statuses.
- Comply with all JHCC safety rules, guidelines, and standards.
- Document all communication with customers in the system.
- Total loss administration.
- Perform final quality checks on finished vehicles.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong auto collision industry experience required
- Must have demonstrated strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Able to work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Able to communicate effectively both in-person, orally, and through written correspondence and presentation with candidates, employees, managers, and leadership.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high volume of activity.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
- Willingness to travel to JHCC locations as required or directed by leadership.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Prior collision industry experience required.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of prior estimating experience are required.
- Prior experience working with CCCOne preferred.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Must be able to work consistently in between a climate-controlled, professional office environment and a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
- Requires long periods of sitting or standing depending on daily workflow.
- Requires the use of standard office equipment (i.e., computer, copier, scanner, etc.)
- May require moderate standing, walking, bending, or stooping.
- May require occasional lifting of up to 20lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Auto body repair: 1 year (Required)
- Auto estimating: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18,000 - $36,000
