Atlantic Auto Body Hiring for Auto Collision Estimator Job at Egg Harbor Township, NJ Full Time

JOB TITLE: Auto Body Estimator (Collision Estimator Experience Required)

TARGET SALARY: Aggressive Pay Plan + Up to $10,000 Signing Bonus after 90 days. PLUS Full Benefits (Medical / Dental / 401K / paid time off).

OVERVIEW:
We are Southern New Jersey’s largest automotive group and are in need of Body Shop Estimator to join our team. We offer great career opportunities with excellent pay programs, benefits, training and a culture where we strive to help our employees be highly successful. The Body Shop Estimator is responsible for writing body shop damage estimates, negotiating with insurance adjusters, completing billing and other shop related activities in the absence of the Body Shop Manager. The Body Shop Estimator also builds Customer loyalty by developing trust and ensuring Customer confidence in our dealership’s ability to keep their vehicles safe and reliable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Break down estimates into labor and parts before job is started so technicians are aware of time allowances
– Follow up with Parts Department to ensure availability of ordered parts
– Revise and approve time allowances of each job
– Assist with quality check of completed jobs
– Prepare final billing for completed repair orders
– Assist Body Shop Manager with the daily activities of the center including: communications with technicians, painters, insurance company representatives, parts wholesalers, other departments within the dealership and customers
– Estimate writing, repair selling, job scheduling, completion date notification, repair order billing, filing, answering phones, supplement authorization and follow-up, weekly payroll and Quality Control maintenance
– Maintain organization of body shop tools and proper equipment function
– Ensure adequate materials and paint supplies are available for production
– Follow federal, state and local regulations governing the disposal of hazardous wastes

REQUIREMENTS:
– High School diploma or equivalent
– ASE certification (preferred)
– I-Car certification (preferred)
– Three years of experience in a dealership position (preferred)
– Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
– General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations
– Sales experience (preferred)
– Excellent oral and written communication skills
– Experience providing quality customer service
– Valid driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record

HOW TO APPLY:
Tell us about your experience by replying to this post. Please attach a copy of your current resume. All responses are confidential.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Auto estimating: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location