CARSTAR Vancouver ( Ivan's Auto Body ) is located centrally in Vancouver, and has been repairing vehicles since 1975 and is consistently a top performer for cycle time in our region. We are looking to build on our success and continue growing and adapting to the future of vehicle repair. We are professional, agile and have a positive team workplace that has opportunity for growth.
Job description
Ivan’s Auto Body is looking for an experienced Auto Body Shop Estimator to join our agile team. Are you looking to contribute your skills and experience in a positive team environment to help build and improve the existing process? Do you constantly have great ideas and the drive to see them through?
Primarily, you will be completing estimates and approval before ordering parts and flow controlling jobs into the shop. You will monitor the stages of repair and support the production staff to minimize keys to keys cycle time and maximize customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of automotive repair processes and be able to effectively communicate with customers. Secondary tasks include coordinating with other estimators to improve our process. Finding a balance between specialization and redundancy.
Responsibilities
- Manage entire Life Cycle of Assigned Repair Orders
- Follow Leads, Inspect Vehicles for Damage, and Document Findings
- Coordinate with Office Staff to Assign Leads
- Create Repair Plan, Write Estimates,
and Obtain Approval to convert Assigned Leads into Repair Orders
- Order, Receive, Check and Keep Records of Required Parts and Materials
- Upon Parts Arrival, Coordinate Vehicle Intake and Repair
- Perform Pre and Post Diagnostics Scan
- Identify Repair Challenges and Contribute to Team Production Volume Optimization
- Perform Final Inspection and Test Drive before Scheduling for Delivery
- Maintain Customer Satisfaction by addressing any Customer Concerns
- Create and Submit All Necessary Documentation required for Payment
- Aid Junior Staff in Developing their Skills
- Keep up to date with ( Paid ) I-CAR training
Requirements
- Collision Repair Estimating Experience
- Experience with Mitchell Connect and/or Qapter
- Experience working on Insurance Claims
- I-CAR Platinum is an asset
- Valid Driver's License
- Live in or around Vancouver
- Fluency in English
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V5N 4E9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Collision Repair Estimating: 5 years (preferred)
- Mitchell or Audatex: 5 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person
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📌 Collision Repair Estimator (Knight)
🏢 CARSTAR Vancouver ( Ivan's Auto Body )
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