Collision Estimator
About The Position
Caliber Collision is hiring a Collision Estimator for its Service Center in Covina. The role performs estimating and related service-center duties, including preparing estimates, reviewing processes, checking in customer vehicles, completing final customer paperwork before delivery, administering total-loss cases, and communicating repair plans and vehicle-status updates to customers. The estimator must follow Caliber’s safety rules, guidelines, and company standards. The position requires experience with collision estimating and repair processes, customer communication, and estimating software. It also involves consistent physical activity, including reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and lifting objects over 50 pounds. Caliber describes opportunities for career growth and ongoing training.
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 repair processes and procedures.
- Ability to perform consistent physical activity, including reaching below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, squatting, and lifting objects over 50 pounds.
- 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. with no restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Sales experience is preferred.
- Strong sales orientation.
Responsibilities
- Write collision repair estimates.
- Conduct process reviews.
- Check in customer vehicles.
- Complete final customer paperwork before vehicle delivery, including DRP paperwork and final invoices.
- Finalize total-loss administration.
- Provide post-repair plan communication and vehicle-status updates to customers.
- Comply with Caliber safety rules, guidelines, and company standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one.
- Paid weekly.
- Paid vacation and holidays, with accrual beginning on day one.
- Paid skilled training and certifications, including I-CAR training.
- Career growth opportunities; the company promotes from within.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
