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Based on performance, one to three years is the usual training period for promotion to an Estimator.\nJob Duties/Responsibilities:\nPerform all assigned responsibilities according to the Company Standard Operating Procedures.\nAbility to identify express repairs and schedule vehicles appropriately to obtain cycle time efficiency.\nAbility to increase profitability by proper application of labor resources, sales mix, and ensuring repair vs replace.\nWrite a complete auto body collision repair plan after disassembling the vehicle including thorough photo documentation and pre-scanning.\nEnsure repairs adhere to OE standards, DRP part choices, refinish guidelines and ADAS requirements for calibrations and scanning.\nVerify quality is checked at each stage of the vehicle repair process.\nSource, order & receive parts according to insurer and company guidelines.\nEnsure accurate final bill and estimate accuracy; sublet posted, all supplements are noted including customer authorizations and parts listed correctly per DRP guidelines.\nEnsure proper customer communication, keeping them informed throughout the repair; ensuring notes in the file are accurate and complete.\nDeliver the vehicle to the customer going over the repair, the paperwork and ensuring all final payments are collected.\nBuild strong relationships with DRP, Fleet and Dealer partners, meeting performance metrics and standards.\nEnsure all documentation is scanned into the CCC one file: check-in sheet, estimate, adjusted sheets, invoices, payments, and final bills.\nMaintain an accurate CCC Calendar and review inbox items and DRP portals daily.\n\nKey Performance Metrics:\nEnsure profitability with Gross Profit of 45% or higher.\nCustomer Service Index Score 90+ for keeping the customer informed, on time deliveries, return rate and Net Promoter Score. Surveys should be a minimum of 40% taken monthly.\nCycle Time efficiency should be less than the state average.\nMaintain $0 accounts receivable over 31 days and clean files that are ready to close at delivery.\n\nSkills/Qualifications:\nI-CAR Pro-Level 1 certification is mandatory within 90 days.\nKnowledgeable in Auto Body Estimating, with ability to utilize Mitchell and CCC estimating systems.\nKnowledge of metal/refinish replacement and repair techniques.\nStructural and suspension damage analysis ability.\nExceptional customers service skills and results\nDemonstrates excellent verbal and written communication abilities.\nAdheres to the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies concerning customer information.","company":"Puget Collision","rawCompany":"puget collision","city":"Anaheim","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:11:46.738Z","occupations":[{"code":"49-3021.00","title":"Automotive Body and Related Repairers","slug":"automotive-body-and-related-repairers"},{"code":"13-1032.00","title":"Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage","slug":"insurance-appraisers-auto-damage"},{"code":"49-3023.00","title":"Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics","slug":"automotive-service-technicians-and-mechanics"}],"industries":[{"code":"811121","title":"Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance","slug":"automotive-body-paint-and-interior-repair-and-maintenance"},{"code":"811111","title":"General Automotive Repair","slug":"general-automotive-repair"},{"code":"811114","title":"Specialized Automotive Repair","slug":"specialized-automotive-repair"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Estimator Apprentice","description":"Auto Body Collision Repair: Estimator Apprentice\nThe Estimator Apprentice is an hourly position in training for promotion to Estimator. 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