Body Shop Estimator Larry H Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Asbury Automotive • Boise, ID

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About The Position

Larry H Miller Automotive Group, part of Asbury Automotive Group, is seeking an energetic, customer-focused Body Shop Estimator. The role appraises vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claims or customer-paid repairs. The Estimator maintains business flow while working with insurance adjusters and customers to support quality repairs and customer satisfaction.

The position involves inspecting vehicle damage, preparing repair estimates, coordinating with insurance companies, creating work orders, explaining estimates and expected vehicle return times, and checking completed repairs for quality. The Estimator also maintains body shop records, develops job knowledge through educational opportunities, and supports the reputation of the body shop through excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Previous automotive experience preferred.
• Prior automotive estimating experience preferred.
• Automotive certifications, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles to identify the extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage.
• Prepare repair estimates by pricing parts, supplies, and labor, and calculating the customer's payment, including deductibles.
• Contact insurance companies, review estimates with insurance adjusters, and resolve repair and replacement requirements.
• Prepare work orders describing required repair and replacement services, obtain approval signatures, and enter work orders into the work management system.
• Explain estimates and expected vehicle return timing to customers.
• Maintain high-quality repairs and minimize comebacks.
• Conduct spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
• Record repair and replacement actions in body shop records.
• Participate in educational opportunities to maintain job knowledge.
• Provide excellent customer service to support the body shop's reputation.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid training
• Stock awards for select management and front-line team members
• Medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans
• Up to 12 weeks of paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
• Paid parental leave
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Whole life and term life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Pet insurance
• Digital career path tool
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Technician student loan relief resources
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Paid volunteer hours through community service initiatives
• Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed