Collision Center Estimator - BMW OF FAIRFAX
@ Sonic AutomotiveCollision Center Estimator - BMW OF FAIRFAX
This job is still taking applications, but it's been up a while.
About the job
Sonic Automotive operates over 100 dealerships, committed to growth and support. The role focuses on appraising vehicle damage, estimating repair costs, and ensuring accurate insurance documentation.
Requirements
- Ability to appraise vehicle damage
- Experience with estimating repair costs
- Knowledge of vehicle structures
- Ability to review insurance forms
- Strong safety awareness
Qualifications
- Authorized to work in the USA
- Able to pass background checks
- Valid driver license
- Pre-employment testing readiness
Full job description
A Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Compensation: MONTHLY DRAW $80K - $120K / yr OTE
Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior damage.
· Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
· Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
· In the event of a disagreement with manager or foreman on repair cost, arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve the situation.
· Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors.
· Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.
· Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss.
· Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
· Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles.
· Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.
· All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
· All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
· All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license
It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.