Auto Insurance Estimator / Damage Appraisal

RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conduct thorough inspections of vehicles to assess damage and determine repair costs. - Prepare accurate and detailed estimates for automotive repairs, including parts, labor, and additional services (Using the CCC ONE / Mitchell software). - Communicate with insurance adjusters to explain estimates and negotiate repairs. Estimator/appraiser must handle all communications with insurance adjusters throughout the entire repair process. - Communicate effectively with customers to explain the repair process, costs, and timelines. - Upsell additional services or repairs based on customer needs and vehicle condition. - Work together with service technicians and other staff to order parts/supplies to ensure completion of repairs on time. - Maintain accurate records of estimates, repairs, bills and customer interactions. - Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS: - Previous experience (3 Years Preferably) in auto estimating and negotiating with insurance companies. - Proficiency knowledge of the CCC-ONE estimating software and experience using the program. Mitchell familiarity A+ - A commitment to providing exceptional customer service while maintaining high-quality standards. - Strong organizational skills to manage multiple estimates simultaneously and maintain job documentation files (customer information, estimates, recalibration reports, bills and payments). - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities. - Appraisal License (preferred but not required). - I-CAR training or other industry training (preferred but not required).

BENEFITS: –Paid Holidays, sick days, bonus and vacations pay after probation period. TRAINNING –I-car Certification/continuing education SHIFT –Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Saturdays 7am-1pm ABILITY TO COMUTE –Lindenhurst, NY (required) COMPENSATION –Based on experience \nCompany DescriptionABOUT US - We have been an established auto body shop located in Lindenhurst, NY since 2016. We are a clean with a great friendly atmosphere shop! Where we provide full-service repairs such as replacing, welding, body alignment, repairing and refinishing steel and structural components for all vehicle makes and models, foreign and domestic. We also provide our customers with other services such as towing and car rental.

Company Description: ABOUT US - We have been an established auto body shop located in Lindenhurst, NY since 2016. We are a clean with a great friendly atmosphere shop! Where we provide full-service repairs such as replacing, welding, body alignment, repairing and refinishing steel and structural components for all vehicle makes and models, foreign and domestic. We also provide our customers with other services such as towing and car rental.