Collision Center Estimator

Schumacher Auto Group Inc • West Palm Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Schumacher Automotive Group in West Palm Beach is seeking a Collision Center Estimator responsible for appraising vehicle damage to determine cost of repairs for insurance claim settlements while delivering the best experience to our customers. This role involves examining damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs, and communicating with customers and insurance carriers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an estimator.
• 3+ years' knowledge of collision repair processes.
• Proficient computer skills and attention to detail.
• Valid FL driver's license with a clean driving history.
• Must submit to and pass a background and drug screen.
• Must have reliable transportation within the West Palm Beach area
• A valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• I Car certification strongly preferred.
• CCC One estimating systems strongly preferred.
• A professional with the ability to work independently, multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent communicator to support relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Outgoing and service-oriented attitude.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicles to determine the extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage.
• Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
• Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop technician.
• Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors.
• Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident with customer and insurance carrier.
• Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss.
• Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
• Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles.
• Keeps customer up to date and informed during repair process.
• Experience with using CCC One estimating systems.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED