Employment Opportunities

Job Description: Automotive Body Shop Estimator

Reports to: Body Shop Manager

Job Classification: Full Time

Work Schedule: Dealership Hours are 8:00 0 am-5:00 pm- Monday-Friday. Position is scheduled 40-45 hours per week based on dealership volume and needs.

Scope of departmental work: Assess damage to customer vehicles to create estimates for insurance companies and consumers. Correspondence with insurance representatives to ensure claim is handled properly.

Compensation: $50,000 - $75,000 per year

Responsibilities:

· Thoroughly inspect vehicles to determine extent of damage and need for repairs

· Photograph vehicle accurately to support estimate for insurance purposes

· Collaborate with insurance adjuster on correct repair procedures and ensure that vehicle is returned to pre accident condition

· Review supplements from technicians, accurately document need for supplement, and get timely approval from insurance company

· Negotiate on behalf of Burt Watson and the customer with insurance companies for accurate repair times and proper repair procedures

· Coordinating repair process with technicians

· Maintain high level of customer service throughout the repair process

· Update customer on the status of vehicle daily through customer's preferred communication method

· Perform final quality control check on vehicle after repairs are completed

· Follow up with insurance company on all payments for repairs

· Establish and maintain good working relationship with customers and vendors

Requirements:

· 1+ years collision writing experience

· Experience with CCC estimating software (or other estimating software) required

· Have positive, upbeat attitude

· Able to work as part of a team

· Able to communicate effectively with customers and insurance adjusters

Benefits:

· Health Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Account options

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· 401K with employer matching contributions

· AFLAC

· Dealership department discounts

· Paid Holidays

Department standards:

Burt Watson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.