Collision Estimator
We have provided high-quality body, detail, and paint repair for over 30 years. At The RV Shop, we’re the best at what we do because we understand there’s real people behind the wheel and real businesses trying to succeed. We have recently upgraded to an 80,000 square feet facility to accommodate large commercial vehicles, trailers, RVs, and company fleets. Join one of Delaware’s fastest growing companies and be a part of our mission to be a world-class employer!
As a Collision Estimator, you will be responsible for creating estimates for all vehicles within our collision department. You will serve as a direct point of contact for negotiating terms with insurance companies, while communicating with your team of technicians for work order completion and supplement needs.
Job Responsibilities
- Build and maintain customer relationships by responding fast, professionally, and with your own personal touch.
- Assists in the initial evaluation of collision repairs
- Builds initial estimates by costing parts, supplies, and labor; submits initial estimates and any revisions to insurance companies for approval
- Collaborates and leads technicians through initial work order repairs and for any additional supplements throughout the process
- Works through Parts Manager as needed for sourcing and receiving supplement parts
- Verifies progress of work orders to meet deadlines; provides progress updates to customers
- Support all quality initiatives and improvement of the Collision division
- Contacts customers or insurance companies for status updates, necessary information, and delivery instructions
- Maintains records by documenting problems and corrective actions planned for orders
- Adhere to all safety practices and procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Management
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 1-3 years’ relevant experience
- Valid driver’s license
- General mechanical or body work knowledge and capable of identifying repairs/services needed
- Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment
We Offer
- Competitive Pay
- 401K
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Medical Coverage
- Paid Holidays
- Generous PTO Plan
- Growth Opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,545.00 - $90,481.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Day range:
Shift:
Experience:
- Auto estimating: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person