Estimator

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Estimates time needed for repairs and informs customers.
• Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreperson.
• Orders LKQ and after-market parts.
• Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors.
• Contacts insurance company on possible total vehicle loss.
• Maintains contact with customers regarding repair updates and pick-up times.
• In the event of a disagreement with manager or foreperson on repair cost, arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve the situation.
• Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.
• Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
• Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have at least 1 year experience and/ or training
• Some auto body experience and/or tech school desired
• Must have a passion and aptitude for collision repair technologies
• Must have an impressive work ethic
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Must have an unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Must be able to operate a standard-transmission vehicle

About the Role

The Royal Automotive Group has a unique opportunity at one of our Collision Centers for an Estimator. The Estimator is responsible for inspecting vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement, while managing their time to follow the proper channels in relaying information to management as necessary.

Company Description

Royal Automotive Group believes in customer care that says, "You're Family." This is evident in all aspects of the business, and the proof lies in the numerous national awards and superior customer reviews on consumer websites such as dealerrater.com and google reviews. Since March 1977, Royal has sold and serviced thousands of vehicles to happy customers who keep coming back to us because they know they were treated like family.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time