Plaza Body Shop Estimator

Overview Do you have a passion for developing relationships, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? As a Body Shop Estimator at Plaza Collision Center, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day. We are looking for an energetic, customer-focused Body Shop Estimator who will help us redefine the car-buying experience. Does this sound like you? Apply now! Benefits Pay and Recognition:Weekly payPaid holidays & paid time off Paid trainingStock Awards (select management and front-line team member’s eligible!)Insurance / Retirement:Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plansUp to 8 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)Health savings Flex spending accounts (tax free)Short-term and Long-term disability plansLife Insurance (Whole Life and Term)401k with company matchLearning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:Digital career path tool to assist with career developmentContinuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management SystemProfessional growth and development opportunitiesAdditional advantages:Student loan relief resources Employee assistance programEmployee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs Scholarship awards Opportunities to join our community service initiativesAggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities Responsibilities and Qualifications A Body Shop Estimator is responsible for appraising customer’s vehicle damage to determine the cost of repair for insurance claims or customer paid repairs. It is also the responsibility of the Estimator to maintain business flow while working with insurance adjusters and customers to assure a quality job while upholding customer satisfaction standards.Ascertain automotive body damage by conducting inspections and examinations to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damageDevelop/prepare estimate cost by costing parts, supplies, labor and calculating customer's payment, including deductibles to repair or replace each damaged itemObtain insurance estimates by contacting insurance companies, reviewing damage estimates with insurance adjuster, resolving repair and replacement requirementsPrepare WO (work order) by describing repair and replacement services required, obtain approval signatures, enter WO (work order) into work management systemMaintain customer rapport by explaining estimate and expected return of vehicleMaintain high-quality repairs and minimize comebacksConduct spot checks of each completed job for thoroughness and qualityMaintain body shop records by recording repair and replacement actionsUpdate job knowledge by participating in educational opportunitiesEnhance body shop reputation by providing excellent customer servicePrevious automotive experience preferredPrior automotive estimating experience preferredAutomotive certifications, and or, a bachelors or associates degree a plusMust be a minimum of eighteen years of ageMust have a valid Driver’s LicenseMust be able to pass pre-employment screens (background & drug test)IND3