Mall Of Georgia Ford Collision Center, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company retailer with 120 plus retail locations and 25+ collision centers is currently seeking a Body Shop Estimator!
We are looking for a driven, dedicated individual that is excited at the opportunity to join a successful team, and continue to drive home the culture of success that has been built.
Why Mall Of Georgia Ford? Mall Of Georgia Ford offers the advantages only a major dealer group can. 25,000 available vehicles in stock to sell, 500+ cars sold daily, 4,500+ vehicles serviced daily, 8,000 team members to build relationships with and 8 million happy customers to provide customer service to! Berkshire Hathaway Automotive Group is one of the largest franchised auto retailers in the United States, and we are continuing to expand our workforce!
Responsibilities:
A Body Shop Estimator, is responsible for appraising customer’s vehicle damage to determine the cost of repair for insurance claims or customer paid repairs. It is also the responsibility of the Estimator to maintain business flow while working with insurance adjusters and customers to assure a quality job while upholding customer satisfaction standards.
- Ascertain automotive body damage by conducting inspections and examinations to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage
- Develop/prepare estimate cost by costing parts, supplies, labor and calculating customer's payment, including deductibles to repair or replace each damaged item
- Obtain insurance estimates by contacting insurance companies, reviewing damage estimates with insurance adjuster, resolving repair and replacement requirements
- Prepare WO (work order) by describing repair and replacement services required, obtain approval signatures, enter WO (work order) into work management system
- Maintain customer rapport by explaining estimate and expected return of vehicle
- Maintain high-quality repairs and minimize comebacks
- Conduct spot checks of each completed job for thoroughness and quality
- Maintain body shop records by recording repair and replacement actions
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Enhance body shop reputation by providing excellent customer service
- Collaborate with team during daily production meetings
Qualifications:
- Previous automotive experience preferred
- Prior automotive estimating experience preferred
- Automotive certifications, and or, a bachelors or associates degree a plus
- Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screens (background & drug test)
Total Rewards Pay & Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays for full-time positions
- affordable healthcare plans to select from that meet your healthcare needs along with two dental plans and optional vision coverage
- Dedicated health concierge service
- Complimentary Basic Life Insurance Long Term Incentives & Retirement
- 401 (K) company match plan available for full-time and part-time team members Life & Leisure
- Wellness programs
- Life management services
- Paid training for most positions
- On-site training and online digital training programs
- Berkshire Hathaway ethics, integrity and diversity training
- Management/leadership development Recognition
- Return-to-Work Program for workers who are injured while on the job
- Safety training that is tied to your specific position, so you get the training most pertinent to your career
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Day range:
Shift:
Work Location: In person