Auto Body Estimator

PAINTMASTER PREMIERE LLC

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Vision , Medical , Dental , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement.

Body Shop Estimator - Essential Duties

Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage.
Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item.
Reviews repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman.
In the event of a disagreement with manager or foreman on repair cost, arranges to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve the situation.
Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders and doors.
Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.
Determines salvage value on total vehicle loss.
Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
Estimates cost of repainting, converting to special purposes or customizing undamaged vehicles.
Other tasks as assigned.

Company Description

We are Lexington's premiere paint and auto body collision repair shop specializing in everything from earth movers and tractor trailers to personal vehicles.