Estimator Job at Puget Collision, Grants Pass, OR

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  • Puget Collision
  • Grants Pass, OR

Job Description

The Auto Collision Repair Estimator is a skilled hourly position that must be an experienced professional in all aspects of repair planning and proficient in managing most insurance company direct referral programs. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:  

  • Perform all assigned responsibilities according to the Company Standard Operating Procedures. 
  • Greet customers promptly and professionally, assess their needs, and deliver customer service excellence. 
  • Ability to capture potential business from walk-in or call-in customers by instilling confidence and trust in our company’s abilities. This involves being well-versed in our certifications and insurance partnerships. 
  • Prioritize jobs based on type of repair and expedite express repairs for cycle time efficiency. 
  • Inspect, analyze, and evaluate damaged vehicles to create accurate repair estimates. 
  • Ability to properly identify prior damage through check-in photos and pre-scanning the vehicle. 
  • Ensure maximum profitability by proper application of labor resources, sales mix, and ensuring repair vs replace. 
  • Inform customer about the repair process, insurance claim and payment procedures and expected delivery date of repair. 
  • Function as a primary point of contact for customers, keeping them informed throughout the repair process; ensuring notes in the file are accurate and complete. 
  • Write a comprehensive auto body collision repair plan after disassembling the vehicle. 
  • Ensure repairs adhere to OE standards, DRP part choices, refinish guidelines and ADAS requirements for calibrations and scanning. 
  • Verify quality is checked at each stage of the vehicle repair process. 
  • Source, order & receive parts according to insurer and company guidelines. 
  • Ensure accurate final bill and estimate accuracy; sublet posted, all supplements are noted including customer authorizations and parts listed correctly per DRP guidelines. 
  • Deliver the vehicle to the customer going over the repair, the paperwork and ensuring all final payments are collected. 
  • Ensure all documentation is scanned into the CCC one file: check-in sheet, estimate, adjusted sheets, invoices, payments, and final bills. 
  • Maintain an accurate CCC Calendar and review inbox items and DRP portals daily. 
  • Cultivate strong relationships with DRP, Fleet and Dealer partners, meeting performance metrics and standards. 

 Key Performance Metrics:  

  • Achieve monthly and annual sales goals as specified by the shop manager. 
  • Ensure profitability with Gross Profit of 45% or higher. 
  • Maintain and Ensure Carrier Performance, including State Farm RPM at 700 or higher. 
  • Customer Service Index Score 90+ for keeping the customer informed, on time deliveries, return rate and Net Promoter Score. Surveys should be a minimum of 40% taken monthly. 
  • Cycle Time efficiency should be less than the state average. 
  • Maintain $0 accounts receivable over 31 days and clean files that are ready to close at delivery. 

Skills/Qualifications:  

  • I-CAR certification is preferred. I-CAR Pro-Level 1 certification is mandatory within 90 days of employment. 
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in DRP writing is essential. 
  • Strong relationships with insurance providers are crucial to the success of this position. 
  • Knowledge of metal/refinish replacement and repair techniques. 
  • Proficient with both Mitchell and CCC estimating systems, ERAC and DRP management systems. 
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication abilities. 
  • Interacts effectively with co-workers, customers, and insurance representatives. 
  • Applies organizational skills to maintain consistency, and efficiency in repair planning process. 
  • Adheres to the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies concerning customer information. 

Compensation details: 23.5-45.5 Hourly Wage

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