Body Shop Estimator

Gerry Lane Chevrolet
Baton Rouge, LA
Full Time

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 Match
Vision / 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 PLUS
Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen with a valid driver’s license
Professional appearance in accordance with body shop policies / dress code
Previous knowledge and experience with estimating software

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