Body Shop Advisor

Responsibilities

• Reviewing repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman
• Determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors
• Evaluating practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident
• Preparing insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimate and recommendations
• Estimating cost of repainting, converting to special purposed, or customizing undamaged vehicles
• Presenting information and responding to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Requirements

• Confidence to handle high volume estimator needs under limited availability
• Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedures manual
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Excellent communication skills, high level of initiative, and ability to work in a team
• Basic MS Office knowledge; computer software, internet proficiency, and general math skills
• Experience in the estimating/body shop/automotive field (Insurance company a big plus)
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen with a valid driver’s license
• Professional appearance in accordance with body shop policies / dress code
• Previous knowledge regarding CC1 Estimating system and production management system and Mitchell Ultramate

About the Role

We are hiring for a Body Shop Advisor at Ourisman Automotive Group. Located at 5900 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA, this position offers above-average industry pay, growth opportunities, medical & dental insurance options, vision discount program, 401K plan with match, paid time off, vacation, sick leave, life insurance with AD&D feature, paid family leave, paid training, tuition reimbursement, long-term job security, flexible hours, employee vehicle purchase plans, family ownership, employee assistance program, commuter benefits/reimbursements, discounts on products and services, free lunches/meal reimbursement, and more.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance options available
• Vision Discount Program
• 401K Plan + Match
• Paid Time Off and Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Life insurance w/AD&D Feature
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Training to develop hard skills
• Paid tuition to further your career with Strayer University
• Long term job security
• Flexible hours
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Family owned and operated
• Employee Assistance Program / Access to mental health resources
• Commuter Benefits/Reimbursements
• Discounts on products and services
• Free lunches/ meal reimbursement