Job Description

Overview

Are you an experienced collision estimator seeking an opportunity to advance your career

with one of the largest Automotive retailer in the country?

Now is your chance!!

Coggin Collision is Expanding at a rapid Speed resulting in an immediate need for TOP estimators!!

The ideal candidate will have previous automotive estimating experience preferably in a DRP shop.

Benefits

Pay and Recognition:

* Weekly pay
* Paid holidays & paid time off
* Paid training
* Flex schedule (select positions)
* Stock equity grant awards (select management and front-line team members eligible!)

Insurance / Retirement:

* Premium free medical (based on tenure)
* Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
* Up to 8 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
* Health savings
* Flex spending accounts (tax free)
* Short-term and Long-term disability plans
* Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
* 401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:

* Testing reimbursements
* Digital career path tool to assist with career development
* Continuous training through Asbury University
* Professional growth and development opportunities

Additional advantages:

* Student loan relief resources
* Employee assistance program
* Scholarship awards
* Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs
* Opportunities to join our community service initiatives
* Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

Responsibilities and Qualifications

A Body Shop Estimator is responsible for appraising customers vehicle damage to determine the cost of repair for insurance claims or customer paid repairs. It is also the responsibility of the Estimator to maintain business flow while working with insurance adjusters and customers to assure a quality job while upholding customer satisfaction standards.

* Ascertain automotive body damage by conducting inspections and examinations to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage
* Develop/prepare estimate cost by costing parts, supplies, labor and calculating customer's payment, including deductibles to repair or replace each damaged item
* Obtain insurance estimates by contacting insurance companies, reviewing damage estimates with insurance adjuster, resolving repair and replacement requirements
* Prepare WO (work order) by describing repair and replacement services required, obtain approval signatures, enter WO (work order) into work management system
* Maintain customer rapport by explaining estimate and expected return of vehicle
* Maintain high-quality repairs and minimize comebacks
* Conduct spot checks of each completed job for thoroughness and quality
* Maintain body shop records by recording repair and replacement actions
* Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
* Enhance body shop reputation by providing excellent customer service
* Previous automotive experience preferred
* Prior automotive estimating experience preferred
* Automotive certifications, and or, a bachelors or associates degree a plus
* Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
* Must have a valid Drivers License
* Must be able to pass pre-employment screens (background & drug test)

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