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Position Summary

This is a part time Estimator and Parts  position. You will spend approximately 50% of your time working in the office and 50% in the shop.

A Body Shop Estimator inspects damaged vehicles, determines the extent of repairs required, and prepares accurate repair cost estimates. The estimator communicates with customers, insurance companies, and technicians to ensure efficient and profitable repair operations while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

A Body Shop Parts Personal will be responsible for checking in parts, storing parts, pulling parts, and ordering parts per the estimates written.

Key Responsibilities

•              Inspect damaged vehicles to assess structural, body, and mechanical damage.

•              Prepare detailed repair estimates using estimating software (such as CCC ONE, Mitchell).

•              Communicate repair processes, timelines, and costs to customers, as well as work with insurance adjusters to review and get approved repair estimates.

•              Order parts per the approved estimate from approved vendors.

•              When parts arrive, they will need labeled and stored until repairs start.

•              When job is in process all parts will be pulled and put on a cart for the technician and if they arrive while in process, they will be taken to the technician instead of stored.

•              Monitor repair progress and update estimates if additional damage is discovered.

•              Maintain accurate documentation of repair estimates, photos, and insurance paperwork.

•              Ensure repairs meet manufacturers and safety standards.

•              Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers when they come in, answering phone calls and voicemails.

Required Qualifications

•              High school diploma or GED.

•              Experience in auto body repair, collision estimating, or automotive service advising.

•              Knowledge of vehicle construction, repair techniques, and parts.

•              Familiarity with estimating software (CCC, Mitchell).

•              Strong communication and customer service skills.

•              Ability to interpret insurance guidelines and repair procedures.

•              Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

•              I-CAR certification or ASE certification (such as ASE B6 Damage Analysis & Estimating).

•              Previous experience in a collision repair facility.

•              Knowledge of OEM repair procedures.

Key Skills

•              Vehicle damage assessment

•              Cost estimating and documentation

•              Insurance claims coordination

•              Customer communication

•              Attention to detail

•              Time management and organization

Work Environment

•              Automotive collision repair shop

•              Combination of office work and in shop work with parts

•              May require standing, bending, and working around vehicles, lifting up to 50lbs

PAY: $4,000.00-$4,500.00 per month.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employees in this role may be required to:

Frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and reach

Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, or operate tools, equipment, and office machinery

Occasionally climb, balance, crouch, or crawl

Lift, carry, push, and/or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds

Maintain physical stamina and mobility throughout scheduled shifts

Work in various indoor and/or outdoor environments depending on business needs

Perform repetitive motions and remain in stationary positions for extended periods as required by the job

Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA Statement

Don K Chevrolet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Don K Chevrolet provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the operation of the business.