Body Shop Estimator
gerry lane chevroletBaton Rouge (LA)
About the role
Job Opportunity At Gerry Lane Enterprises At Gerry Lane Enterprises, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Our Louisiana dealerships have been proudly serving the Baton Rouge areas for many years. Our promise is to keep delivering the same top-notch service and value that our community has come to expect from all of our dealerships through the years. Are you looking for a job that combines competitive pay with good culture? Have you been considering the automotive industry but don't know how to break in? Are you passionate about delivering a unique customer experience that creates a memorable and outstanding impression? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to talk to you.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Flexible Schedules 401K With Company MatchVision / Dental / Health Insurance
- Bonus Incentives
- Paid Training
- Great Culture
- Promote From Within!
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman
- Determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors
- Evaluating practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident
- Preparing insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimate and recommendations
- Estimating cost of repainting, converting to special purposed, or customizing undamaged vehicles
- Presenting information and responding to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the general
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1-2 years previous estimator experience is required
- Confidence to handle high volume estimator needs under limited availability
- Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedures manual
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Excellent communication skills, high level of initiative, and ability to work in a team
- Basic MS Office knowledge; computer software, internet proficiency, and general math skills
- Experience in the estimating/body shop/automotive field Insurance company a big PLUSMust be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen with a valid drivers license
- Professional appearance in accordance with body shop policies / dress code
- Previous knowledge and experience with estimating software
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