Body Shop Estimator

Friendly Chevrolet • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Body Shop Estimator evaluates vehicle damage and prepares repair cost estimates and recommendations. The role involves assessing whether parts should be repaired or replaced, considering whether a repair is practical compared with the vehicle’s market value before an accident, and estimating costs for repainting, converting, or customizing undamaged vehicles. The estimator reviews estimates with the body shop manager or foreman, prepares insurance forms, and presents information and responds to questions from managers, clients, customers, and groups. This full-time position may be a good fit for a current or former insurance adjuster.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of previous estimator experience.
• Confidence handling high-volume estimator needs with limited availability.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Excellent communication skills, a high level of initiative, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic MS Office knowledge, computer software and internet proficiency, and general math skills.
• Willingness to submit to a background check and drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Professional appearance in accordance with body shop policies and dress code.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the estimating, body shop, or automotive field.
• Experience with an insurance company.
• Previous knowledge of the CC1 estimating system and a production management system.
• Current or prior experience as an insurance adjuster.

Responsibilities

• Review repair cost estimates with the body shop manager or foreman.
• Determine whether parts such as bumpers, fenders, and doors should be repaired or replaced.
• Evaluate whether repair is practical compared with payment of the vehicle’s market value before the accident.
• Prepare insurance forms documenting repair cost estimates and recommendations.
• Estimate the cost of repainting, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles.
• Present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Work with customers and as part of a team.

What This Job Offers

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