Job Responsibilities:
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Primary duties are to assist assigned Estimator with their day to day functions
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Break down estimates into labor and parts before job is started so body men are aware of time allowances
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Follow up parts department orders to insure parts availability
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Revise and approve time allowances of each job
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Assist with quality check of completed jobs
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Prepare final billing for completed repair orders
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Responsible for aiding the Body Shop Manager in the daily activities of the shop. These include: communications with technicians, painters, other departments with-in the dealership, insurance company representatives, parts wholesalers, and especially customers.
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Investigate new equipment and tools in the field and recommend purchases
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Forecast goals and objectives for the department
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Check the general Body Shop appearance (outside and inside)
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Estimate writing, repair selling, job scheduling, completion date notification, repair order billing, filing, problem solving, phone answering, supplement authorization and follow-up, weekly payroll, Quality Control maintenance and continual education in the Body Shop Industry.
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Examine Body Shop ROs and other paperwork in Body Shop Office
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Make occasional inspections of completed ready-for-delivery body work. (Is the quality and general appearance of car acceptable?)
Please complete this once you have applied for the position: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/6T08/CollisionEstimatorAssistant_Feb2026_213558
Job Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
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Two years experience in a dealership estimator position preferred
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
