Collision Estimator
About UsGroup 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees.At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.OverviewGroup 1 Collision Center of IRA Toyota Danvers is part of fast growing Group 1 Automotive , a leader in automotive retail. We are looking to add a qualified AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION ESTIMATOR to our team. Group 1 is a Fortune 500 company that offers a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support for its associates. If you’ve got the horsepower to join a fast paced environment and hit our high standards - apply today!BenefitsHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision, Life, Disability insurance401(k) plan with company matchPaid vacationEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Vehicle Purchase ProgramProfessional work environment, with job training and advancementResponsibilitiesGreets customers upon arrival as well as communicate with them on the telephone providing information, scheduling appointments and collecting customer vehicle information.Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers, insurance companies and co-workers.Listens to customer requests and completes a proper, clear explanation on the work order.Thoroughly checks the customers' vehicles to determine all damage to the vehicle include: structural, exterior and interior damage, overall body and mechanical issues.Calculates the estimated cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each affected item on the vehicle as well as the estimate for the salvage value of the total vehicle.Review with the customer the cost effectiveness of repair versus replacement of parts.Determine costs associated with repainting or other applicable customizing that may be required.Proper completion of insurance claim forms to indicate repair or replacement cost estimates and specific recommendations.Other duties may be assigned by managementDemonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company's Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and vendors.QualificationsGreets customers upon arrival as well as communicate with them on the telephone providing information, scheduling appointments and collecting customer vehicle information.Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers, insurance companies and co-workers.Listens to customer requests and completes a proper, clear explanation on the work order.Thoroughly checks the customers' vehicles to determine all damage to the vehicle include: structural, exterior and interior damage, overall body and mechanical issues.Calculates the estimated cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each affected item on the vehicle as well as the estimate for the salvage value of the total vehicle.Review with the customer the cost effectiveness of repair versus replacement of parts.Determine costs associated with repainting or other applicable customizing that may be required.Proper completion of insurance claim forms to indicate repair or replacement cost estimates and specific recommendations.Other duties may be assigned by managementDemonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company's Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and vendors.Compensation: $34.00 to $48.00 per hour Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening.