Collision Center Estimator

Gulfport Nissan•Bay St. Louis, MS

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Collision Center Estimator to join our team. The estimator will be apart of a high volume, fast-paced, productive and a great work atmosphere! Essential Duties Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical or interior damage. Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item. Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman. 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. 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. Must have a valid driver's license. Other tasks as assigned. Our mission statement is to create an environment of high integrity & mutual respect that nurtures openness, creativity, & innovation. Every employee is absolutely critical to its success and our most valuable asset. As a family owned & operated business we consider each employee and extension of our family. We promise to deliver the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Offers of employment contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of motor vehicle records, verification of SSN & passing drug test at a certified testing facility).

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license.
Offers of employment contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of motor vehicle records, verification of SSN & passing drug test at a certified testing facility).

Responsibilities

Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical or interior damage.
Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
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.
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.
Other tasks as assigned.