Body Shop Estimator

Vanguard Truck Centers•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$54,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Vanguard Truck Centers, we invest in our people and recognize that our employees are our greatest assets. We are seeking talent that is driven with a great attitude, has a desire for success, team-oriented and are ultimate leaders. Our strength is in our people and teamwork. Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates full service commercial truck centers in the United States. Our unique footprint allows us to provide a diverse range of products and services across many industries, and across the country. Vanguard Truck Centers is a Successful Company that is Growing and Profitable! Vanguard Truck Centers is looking for the proactive Used Truck sales person that is passionate about growing sales and has a passion for growing and developing within the company. This position is responsible for selling used heavy and medium duty trucks while achieving and maintaining appropriate levels of gross profit, unit count objective, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2-5 years of previous Estimator experience required
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Valid Driver's License
Ability to meet insurability requirements

Nice To Haves

Heavy Duty truck experience preferred

Responsibilities

Estimate cost of repairing damaged tractor and trailer damage on basis of visual inspection of vehicle and familiarity with standard parts, costs, and labor rates. This includes examining the damaged vehicle for dents, scratches, broken glass, and other areas requiring repair, replacement, or repainting.
Sights along fenders to detect frame damage, or positions vehicle in frame alignment rig that indicates location and extent of misalignment.
Examines interior for evidence of fire or water damage to upholstery and appointments.
Determines feasibility of repair of replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors, according to familiarity with relative costs and extent of damage.
Computes cost of replacement parts and labor to restore vehicle to condition specified by customer, using standard labor and parts cost manuals
Enters itemized estimate on job order card or estimate form and explains estimate to customer.
Estimate cost of mechanical, electrical, or other repairs where ship performs both body work and mechanical servicing of vehicles
Estimate cost of repainting, converting vehicles to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles, depending on specialty of shop.
Direct collision repair tech when clarification is needed during the repair process
Pick up or deliver vehicles as needed, including CDL trucks or trailers