Collision Estimator
About The Position
Caliber Collision is hiring a Collision Estimator for its Encinitas service center. The Collision Estimator performs 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 post-repair plans and vehicle-status updates to customers. The role requires compliance with Caliber safety rules, guidelines, and company standards. The position offers stated annual earnings of $50,000–$110,000, with a 4%–4.5% figure also listed. Caliber describes opportunities for career growth and provides career training on leadership skills and new technologies.
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.
- Must have prior experience with CCC1 or similar estimating software.
- Have advanced understanding and knowledge of repair processes 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.
- Paid weekly.
- Paid vacation and holidays, with accrual beginning on day one.
- Paid skilled training and I-CAR certifications.
- 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
