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DARCARS Collision of Fairfax is seeking an Auto Body Shop Estimator to inspect and appraise customer vehicles, determining repair costs for insurance claims or customer expenses. This role involves direct collaboration with customers and insurance companies to ensure a seamless repair process while delivering excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Paid Manufacturer Training
• Paid ICAR Training
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including 401k
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and service repairs
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Opportunities to join community service initiatives
• Internal career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Examine damage to customer vehicles to locate structural, body, mechanical, or interior damages
• Estimate repair costs including supplies, parts, and labor
• Calculate customer payments including deductibles for repaired items
• Manage the claim process by obtaining estimates from insurance companies and reviewing with insurance adjusters
• Maintain customer reports by explaining estimates and expected vehicle return timelines
• Maintain high-quality repairs and minimize comebacks
• Conduct spot checks of each completed job for thoroughness and quality
• Reconcile and prepare final invoices matching approved estimates

Requirements

• 3+ years of previous automotive estimator experience
• Knowledge of major insurance program protocols and ability to upload estimates/images that meet those standards
• Prior experience as an estimator highly preferred
• I-Car or other industry training history
• Automotive certifications a plus
• High school degree or equivalent
• Minimum of eighteen years of age
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening (background check, review of consumer and motor vehicle records, verification of SSN)

This role may include additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by a supervisor.