Automotive Body Shop Estimator/ Advisor

We are seeking an Automotive Body Shop Estimator/Advisor to join our team at Modern Collision Center of Winston-Salem. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in an automotive service dealership, exceptional customer service skills, and outstanding organizational and follow-up skills.

Requirements

• Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement.
• Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage.
• Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
• Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
• In the event of a disagreement with manager or foreman on repair cost, arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve the situation.
• Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors.
• Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.
• Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss.
• Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
• Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, voluntary life insurance, disability, accident, and specified disease insurance
• 401K eligibility after one year of service
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off