Collision Estimator
About The Position
Caliber Collision is hiring a Collision Estimator for its Costa Mesa service center. The role performs estimating and related service-center duties, including writing estimates, conducting process reviews, checking in customer vehicles, completing final customer paperwork before vehicle delivery (including DRP and final invoices), finalizing total-loss administration, and communicating repair plans and vehicle-status updates to customers. The employee must follow Caliber safety rules, guidelines, and company standards. The advertised pay range is $50,000–$110,000 per year, with 4%–4.5% also listed. Caliber describes weekly pay, benefits eligibility from day one, paid vacation and holidays that begin accruing on day one, paid I-CAR training and certifications, and opportunities for career growth and advancement. The company has more than 1,700 centers nationwide and more than 30,000 teammates.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of collision estimating experience.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- 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.
- Must have 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 lbs.
- 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. with no restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Sales experience is preferred.
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 benefits available 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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
