Estimator (Collision Center)

Estimator - Columbia, SC

Salary $42K - $75K + Quarterly Production Bonus of up to $4.5k - $9k ($18k - $36k / YR)

Yearly Potential of $60k - $111k

Responsible for the full estimating and repair process ensuring quality repairs are made based on detailed instructions provided, which meet our OE and I-CAR standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Write concise and accurate estimates.
• Coordinate all check-ins and deliveries.
• Review process with the customer.
• Complete all repair orders ensuring DRP compliance and obtaining proper authorizations.
• Provide a complete and correct listing of all necessary parts for ordering related to a repair.
• Check-in vehicle upon drop off from customer.
• Prepare and ensure completion of the proper paperwork for the customer packet.
• Provide communication, including all vehicle repair statuses.
• Comply with all JHCC safety rules, guidelines, and standards.
• Document all communication with customers in the system.
• Total loss administration.
• Perform final quality checks on finished vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong auto collision industry experience required
• Must have demonstrated strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Able to communicate effectively both in-person, orally, and through written correspondence and presentation with candidates, employees, managers, and leadership.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high volume of activity.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
• Willingness to travel to JHCC locations as required or directed by leadership.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Prior collision industry experience required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of prior estimating experience are required.
• Prior experience working with CCCOne preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work consistently in between a climate-controlled, professional office environment and a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
• Requires long periods of sitting or standing depending on daily workflow.
• Requires the use of standard office equipment (i.e., computer, copier, scanner, etc.)
• May require moderate standing, walking, bending, or stooping.
• May require occasional lifting of up to 20lbs.

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