Voted #1 “Best Auto Dealer” in Best of the Corridor (Corridor Business Journal) - 2026!
Cassill Motors is a family-owned used car dealership you can trust, including auto repair and service. We proudly serve Cedar Rapids and the surrounding communities with a commitment to honesty, transparency, respect, accountability, and doing the right thing - every time. At Cassill Motors, we value our team members and provide them with great benefits. Apply today to join our strong team of committed team members!
- Salary: $50,000 - $80,000 annually (depending on knowledge and experience)
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., additional hours, as needed
- Immediate eligibility for 401(k) with employer matching contributions
- Health insurance as low as $50/month
- Free Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (additional if adding dependents)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- DISCOUNTS on vehicle purchases, parts, and service
- FREE lunch every Friday!
Cassill Motors is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Auto Body Estimator to join our collision repair team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing vehicle damage, preparing accurate repair estimates, and working closely with customers, insurance adjusters, and technicians to ensure high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities:
- Exemplify Cassill Motors Core Values of Continuous Improvement, Passionate Drive, Focus, Initiative, and Respect for People, in every aspect of job performance
- Inspect damaged vehicles to determine repair needs and extent of damage
- Prepare and present detailed and accurate estimates using industry-standard software (CCC One)
- Communicate with customers to explain estimates, repair processes, and timelines
- Collaborate with insurance companies to ensure claims are processed efficiently
- Work with technicians to verify parts and labor estimates are accurate and feasible
- Monitor the repair process to ensure timely and cost-effective completion
- Follow up with customers throughout the repair process and after delivery to ensure satisfaction
- Maintain organized records of estimates, work orders, and repair history
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards
- Work Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and additional hours as needed to meet job expectations
- Perform other duties, as assigned
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED, required
- 4+ years of experience in collision estimating or auto body repair
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, required.
- Technical training or certification in auto estimating, preferred
- I-CAR or ASE Certification highly desired
- Familiarity with OEM repair procedures
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
- Proficiency with using estimating software (e.g., CCC One, Mitchell, Audatex) and handheld devices
- Strong understanding of automotive repair techniques and industry standards
- Effective listening skills to accurately understand job needs
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple vehicles in a timely manner
- Effective problem solving
- Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicate effectively with all team members and management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be able to reliably commute to work and work the necessary hours to ensure job is accomplished timely and within quality standards
Physical Requirements:
- Stand and walk regularly up to 8 or more hours/day
- Steadily use wrists, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, and grip objects, tools, and other components to operate equipment and perform work, regularly
- Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stretch, push, pull, crouch, crawl, and reach, regularly
- Talk effectively, hear/listen and understand, and smell, regularly
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision (distinguish colors), peripheral vision, depth perception, 3-dimensional vision (judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus
- Lift and carry up to 30 lbs., occasionally
- Capable of operating vehicles safely within and around the shop
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as needed
Work Environment:
Work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot to cold, where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas. Can experience loud noises, vibration, and exposure to automotive fluids and fumes, as well as chemicals.
Why Join Cassill Motors?
For more than 54 years, Cassill Motors has built its reputation on treating customers like family. We believe every team member contributes to that experience by living our Core Values. If you're someone who shares our Values, we'd love to hear from you!
If a career move to Cassill Motors sounds like a good fit for you, apply today!
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application process may contact Cassill Motors at [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License and a clean driving record (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (Required)
Work Location: In person
