Collision Body Shop Estimator

Hendrick Automotive Group

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hendrick Collision is looking for a collision Estimator. This role is for a very busy, air-conditioned shop equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The ideal candidate cares about repairing cars properly, has a passion for delivering the best customer service, and enjoys working for a supportive team. Hendrick is known for its great culture and is looking for individuals who want to join a team that cares about them.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the body repair methods.
Strong interpersonal and persuasive selling skills.
Valid Driver’s License
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Ability and knowledge of Collision Center Management System and additional software programs to support operations.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, company personnel and insurance adjusters.
The position requires regular and predictable attendance.
Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
May be exposed to load noise, vibration, paint-dust, and other body repair shop conditions.
Duties are generally performed in the Collision Center area.
Work includes inspection of customer vehicles and frequent movement around the body repair shop to convey information between customers and Collision Center Technicians.
Frequently interacts with customers, Collision Center Manager, Collision Center Technicians, and Company personnel.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations.
Ability to understand and follow technical manuals.

Nice To Haves

GED
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
Doctorate Degree
Accounting
Automotive
Business
Human Resources
Information Technology
Automobile Salesperson License

Responsibilities

Schedules appointments with customer.
Works with customer and Collision Center Technician to identify required repair work.
Offers additional services and repairs to customers.
Computes cost of replacement parts and labor to restore vehicle to condition specified by customer.
Enters itemized estimate on repair order and explains estimate to customer.
Meets Collision Center standards for repair/order production.
Maintains CSI at or above Company standards
Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
Participates in required training
Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system
Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
Complies with Company policies and procedures
Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
Other duties as assigned