Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary: Body Shop Estimators are responsible for estimating the cost of repairing damaged vehicles. They must be knowledgeable about a wide range of repair techniques and materials, as well as the costs associated with each. They may also be responsible for tracking the progress of repairs on individual vehicles. This might include communicating with customers to keep them updated on the status of their vehicle or ensuring that all necessary parts have been ordered in a timely manner.
Body Shop Estimator Compensation and Benefits:
- Excellent working hours
- Closed on weekends and major holidays
- 401(k) matching
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Body Shop Estimator Responsibilities:
- Greet customers promptly
- Obtain customer and vehicle information
- Clearly report all vehicle symptoms as described by the customer
- Determine and recommend needed maintenance base on age, mileage and history of vehicle
- Prepare a complete and accurate estimate of cost for labor and parts
- Establish follow up time
- Verify that the final invoice reconciles with the work performed on the repair order
- Explain all completed work and charges to customers
Body Shop Estimator Requirements:
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Previous experience in writing profitable estimates
- Above average energy level
- Personal and professional integrity
- Computer experience and willingness to learn new programs
- Clean driving record & valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass a background check
About Us: Our family has been in the automotive business for nearly 80 years. The Whitaker / Selover / Underriner brand is four generations strong and, since our opening day in Montana in 1944, we have taken pride in being supportive of our team members, as well as local organizations in and around our communities. Each generation has added to our success, growth and ways we give back to our communities. In 2014, we expanded into Washington adding Walla Walla Valley Honda and its community to our Automotive Family. Recently we were pleased to announce the addition of The Dalles, Oregon’s Ford and Nissan dealerships. We are driven to grow and establish strong roots in every community we serve. It's what our family legacy is built on, and why our values remain Family, Community, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability.
Underriner is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.