What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Estimator position at PSTC?
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**
