Automotive Damage Appraiser (Body Shop Estimator) - Braintree Collision Center
About The Position
Asbury Automotive Group is seeking a passionate and energetic Automotive Damage Appraiser (Body Shop Estimator) to join their team at the Braintree Collision Center. This role is crucial in appraising vehicle damage, determining repair costs for insurance claims and customer-paid repairs, and maintaining business flow. The Estimator will work closely with insurance adjusters and customers to ensure quality repairs and high customer satisfaction, contributing to the company's mission of redefining the car-buying experience and becoming the most guest-centric automotive retailer. Asbury Automotive Group is a Fortune 500 company recognized for its commitment to its team members, guests, and partners, fostering a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Requirements
- Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screens (background & drug test).
Nice To Haves
- Previous automotive experience preferred.
- Prior automotive estimating experience preferred.
- Automotive certifications, and or, a bachelors or associates degree a plus.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Paid holidays & paid time off
- Paid training
- Stock Awards (select management and front-line team members eligible)
- Medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
- Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
- Paid Parental 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
- Digital career path tool to assist with career development
- Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Student loan relief resources
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
- Scholarship awards
- Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
- Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
