Body Shop Estimator

Join Our Team and Earn Big! At Hinderer Motor Company, our newly expanded Collision Center is searching for experienced Estimators to join out team! We are not just about cars; we're about people and excitement. We set high standards and measure our success by exceeding expectations. Benefits: What’s in it for you?

• Work Life Balance: Monday-Friday flexible schedule.
• Career Advancement: At Hinderer Motor Company, we believe in promoting from within. Seize the opportunity to grow with our career development and training programs. We offer reimbursement for required certifications and required continuing education classes to support your advancement.
• Exclusive Discounts: Special employee pricing on service repairs and detailing.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Access to medical, vision, dental, and 401k+ match benefits to support your overall well-being and financial security.

Body Shop Estimator Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement. Prepares and monitors insurance billings and follows up on outstanding payables. Assists Body Shop Manager with administrative tasks involving collision estimates and work in process. Closes out month-end reporting duties as assigned by General Office. Essential Duties

• · Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage.
• · Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
• · Establishes and maintains good working relationships with insurance adjusters.
• · Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
• · Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
• · In the event of a disagreement with manager or foreman on repair cost, arranges to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve the situation.
• · Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders and doors.
• · Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.
• · Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss.
• · Meets and Greets all HMC clients as they enter the facility with professionalism.
• · Assist with answering the incoming calls of our guests.
• · Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
• · Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes or customizing undamaged vehicles.
• · Monitors daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.
• · Follows up on parts department orders to ensure parts availability.
• · Monitors progress and completion of vehicles in the shop and calls customers as necessary
• · Monitors paper flow to ensure that all documents are accounted for, filled out completely and legibly, and filed or distributed to the appropriate parties.
• · Prepares final billing for completed repair orders.
• · Controls accounts receivable for body repair work.
• · Other tasks as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.