Collision Estimator
About The Position
Caliber Collision is hiring a Collision Estimator at its Bakersfield – Rosedale Hwy service center. The role performs all-purpose estimating and customer-service duties, including writing estimates, conducting process reviews, checking in customer vehicles, completing final customer paperwork before vehicle delivery, finalizing total-loss administration, and communicating post-repair plans and vehicle status updates to customers. The employee must comply with Caliber safety rules, guidelines, and company standards. Caliber describes the position as offering potential annual pay of $60,000–$110,000. The company provides industry-comparable pay on a weekly basis, benefits eligibility from day one, paid vacation and holidays, paid I-CAR training and certifications, and career-growth opportunities.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of collision estimating experience.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company insurance policy.
- Must possess a Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraisers License.
- Prior experience with CCC1 or similar estimating software.
- Advanced understanding and knowledge of the repair process and procedures.
- Strong sales orientation.
- Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions.
- Ability to perform consistent physical activity, including reaching below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, squatting, and lifting objects over 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Sales experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Write collision repair estimates.
- Conduct process reviews.
- Check in customer vehicles.
- Complete final customer paperwork before vehicle delivery, including DRP and final invoices.
- Finalize total-loss administration.
- Communicate post-repair plans and vehicle status updates to customers.
- Comply with Caliber safety rules, guidelines, and company standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits from day one.
- Industry-comparable pay, paid weekly.
- Paid vacation and holidays, with accrual beginning on day one.
- Paid skilled training and certifications, including I-CAR.
- Career-growth opportunities and promotion from within.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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