UPDATED JOB OPENING! (URGENT)
Position: Collision Estimators
Job openings are available at the following branch locations of Kaizen Collision Center across various states.
Position Title: Collision Estimator
Department: Operations
Reports to: General Manager
The Collision Estimator is responsible for examining vehicles for collision-related damage, documenting the time and effort required to repair and refinish vehicles back to pre-accident condition by Kaizen Collision Center standards and insurance partner guidelines. Additional internal and business partner-supported training a necessary.
Responsibilities:
§ Review with customers and walk through the repair process: Greet customers by phone or in person; explain to customers about the collision repair process, including insurance claims information, processing, and payment procedures. Educate customers regarding the importance of CSI survey questions and maintain strong communication to cultivate positive CSI results.
§ Complete vehicle intake process: This includes mapping damage, photographing vehicles, and document files.
§ Prepare estimates and supplements: Review vehicle damage and prepare estimates. Prepare supplements based on additional damage found, including parts price increases. Ability to pull and review All data/OE procedures for Body Technicians as needed/required.
§ Follow DRP compliance: Understand and follow all insurance carrier Direct Repair Program (DRP) guidelines regarding all aspects of the repair.
§ Production Management: Support the general manager in the routing of each repair including disbursement of all paperwork, scheduling, monitoring repairs, negotiating repair times, coordinating sublet work, and all other aspects of the repair.
§ Quality Assurance: Ensure Kaizen Collision Center quality standards are met throughout the repair process and before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
§ File Documentation: Maintain real-time accuracy of assigned work files and reconcile for customer delivery and file closing process.
§ Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Job duties/Job descriptions may be adjusted or added based on the needs of the business or at management's discretion
Requirements:
§ Ability to work collaboratively with the team to meet shared objectives.
§ 2 years' prior collision experience.
§ Effective time management.
§ Able to multitask and manage competing priorities.
§ Communicate effectively with teammates, customers, and business partners.
§ CCC One Experience.
§ Valid driver's license required.
§ Eligible to work in the United States.
§ Willing and able to pass a thorough background check.
· Kaizen Careers Portal: Job Opportunities (paycomonline.net) -recommended
· Or Website: https://www.kaizenautocare.com/
· Or Direct Email to: tracy.sullivan@kaizencollisioncenter.com – Director of Talent Acquisition
· contact # 623.258.0577
· Or Apply In Person @ the Company job site
Job Type: Full-time
§ Salary Range : $75,000.00 Base per year +Commission/month
Posted salary is an approximation and subject to change depending on experience.
Benefits:
· 401(k)
· 401(k) matching
· Dental Insurance
· Health insurance
· Health savings account
· Life insurance
· Paid time off
· Vision insurance
Schedule:
· Monday to Friday
Ability to commute & relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person