Experienced Collision Center Estimator

Sioux Falls Ford

$65K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of collision estimating or auto body experience preferred
  • Proficient in CCC ONE and Mitchell estimating software
  • In-depth knowledge of collision repair processes
  • Outstanding customer service and communication abilities
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Detail-oriented with multitasking capability
  • Professional and solution-focused demeanor
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Inspect damaged vehicles to assess body and mechanical issues
  • Prepare detailed estimates for parts, labor, and repairs
  • Interact with insurance companies for estimates and documentation
  • Review estimates and repair plans with management
  • Update customers on repair timelines and any changes
  • Coordinate parts availability to ensure repair efficiency
  • Verify insurance payments and finalize repair orders
  • Conduct quality inspections post-repairs
  • Complete documentation for closed repair orders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including wellness options
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
  • 401(k) plan with company match after one year
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Section 125 FLEX Account for pre-tax benefits
  • Employee discounts on vehicles, services, and parts
  • Discounted vehicle, service, and parts for immediate family members
Full Job Description
Experienced Collision Center Estimator / Auto Body Estimator to join our team. We're seeking someone who understands the collision repair process, communicates well with customers and insurance companies, and can accurately manage estimates from initial inspection through completed repair.

What You'll Do
  • Inspect damaged vehicles and identify structural, body, mechanical, and interior damage
  • Prepare accurate estimates for labor, parts, repairs, and replacement
  • Work with insurance companies and prepare required estimates, documentation, and repair recommendations
  • Review repair estimates and repair plans with Collision Center management
  • Communicate repair timelines, updates, changes, and delays with customers
  • Coordinate parts availability and help keep repairs moving efficiently
  • Verify insurance payments, rental authorizations, and customer balances before vehicle delivery
  • Perform quality-control inspections following completed repairs
  • Complete and close repair orders while maintaining accurate documentation
  • Help ensure every customer receives a professional and positive collision repair experience

What We're Looking For
  • Previous collision estimating or auto body industry experience preferred
  • Experience with CCC ONE and Mitchell collision estimating software
  • Strong understanding of collision repair procedures and estimating
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple repairs and priorities
  • Professional, dependable, and solution-focused
  • Comfortable learning and using collision estimating, management, and vehicle information software
  • Valid driver's license

Benefits
  • Health insurance, including wellness benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
  • 401(k) with company match after one year of service
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Avera
  • Section 125 FLEX Account
  • Employee discounts on vehicles, service, and parts
  • Vehicle, service, and parts discounts available to immediate family members

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced collision professional looking for $65,000-$100,000+ earning potential, no weekends, great benefits, and a long-term career opportunity with an established collision repair team, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Abra Auto Body & Glass team.

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