DARCARS Automotive Group is now hiring for a Body Shop Estimator!

**Potential earning based on experience**

As a Body Shop Estimator you will inspect and appraise customer’s vehicles to determine cost of repairs for damages that will be billed as an insurance claim or customer expense. This role will also include working directly with customers and/or insurance companies to ensure a seamless repair process while providing excellent customer service.

In this role, you will:

Examine damage to customer vehicles to locate structural, body, mechanical or interior damagesEstimate repair costs including supplies, parts, and laborCalculate customer payments including deductibles for repaired itemsManage claim process for customers by obtaining estimates from insurance companies and reviewing with insurance adjusterMaintain customer report by explaining estimate and expected return of vehicleMaintain high-quality repairs and minimize comebacksConduct spot checks of each completed job for thoroughness and qualityReconcile and prepare final invoices matching approved estimates

Qualifications & Requirements:

3+ years of previous automotive estimator experience Knowledge of major insurance program protocols and have the ability to upload estimates/images that meet those standards accordinglyPrior experience as an estimator highly preferredI-Car or other industry training historyAutomotive certifications a plusHigh school degree or equivalent Must be a minimum of eighteen years of ageMust have a valid Driver’s LicenseMust be able to pass pre-employment screen (background)

Benefits:

Paid Manufacturer TrainingPaid ICAR TrainingHealth Care: medical, vision, and dental insurance plansShort-term and long-term disability plansLife Insurance401(k)PTO and Paid HolidaysEmployee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairsOpportunities to join our community service initiativesInternal career advancement opportunities

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee.  This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. 

We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN). Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.

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