What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Estimator position at Peach State Truck Centers?
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Position Summary -Estimates cost of repairing damaged trucks, trailers and various equipment, on basis of visual inspection of vehicle and familiarity with standard parts, costs, and labor rates : Examines damaged vehicle for dents, scratches, broken glass, and other areas requiring repair, replacement, or repainting. include the following.
- Works and maintains close relationships with insurance companies and independent appraisers to obtain agreed figures and supplements.
- Performs daily customer communication this is logged in to uptime pro
- Determines feasibility of repair or replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors, according to familiarity with relative costs and extent of damage.
- Ability to generate computerized estimates from a web-based estimating program.
- Computes cost of replacement parts and labor to restore vehicle to pre-accident condition, using standard labor and parts cost manuals.
- Enters itemized estimate on job order card or estimate form and explains estimate to customer.
- Works close and communicates with customer during repairs to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Works close with customers and insurance companies to arrange agreed payment methods for repairs and deductibles prior releasing the vehicle.
- Works in conjunction with shop foreman to insure each job is completed to the agreed estimate and supplements and customer expectations.
- Markets and solicits sales for Body Shop.
- Other duties as assigned
- Applicants only - NO RECRUITERS
- Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
