The Body Shop Estimator – Heavy Truck & Equipment is responsible for preparing accurate repair estimates for heavy trucks, trailers, and commercial equipment. This role requires strong experience with insurance-related repairs, including damage assessments, coordination with insurance adjusters, and managing estimates through to final invoicing. The Estimator works closely with body shop technicians, management, customers, and insurers to ensure repairs are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with insurance and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Inspect and assess collision and damage-related repairs on heavy trucks, trailers, and equipment
Prepare detailed and accurate repair estimates, including labour, materials, and parts
Manage insurance claims, including communication and negotiation with insurance adjusters
Create and maintain work orders from estimate approval through job completion
Review and process supplements, change orders, and final invoices
Ensure repair work aligns with approved estimates and insurance requirements
Coordinate with body shop technicians to support efficient job flow
Maintain complete and accurate documentation for insurance, internal records, and audits
Communicate repair timelines and updates to customers and insurers

Qualifications:




Proven experience as a Body Shop Estimator, preferably in heavy truck, commercial vehicle, or equipment repair
Strong understanding of insurance claim processes and repair authorization requirements
Ability to accurately assess damage and determine appropriate repair methods
Experience with estimating software (Audatex, Mitchell, or similar) is considered an asset
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of attention to detail and organization
Ability to work independently in a rapid-paced body shop workplace

Dependable Truck & Tank Limited was founded in 1975 and is, as it was, a family owned and operated business. Our innovative design and engineering concepts allow us to manufacture highway tankers, trailers, and emergency vehicles to our client’s specifications. Along with our manufacturing capabilities, Dependable is a large supplier of petroleum equipment for both the carrier and contractor industries in both commercial and residential installs.
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Job Type: Full time

Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Benefits:
Casual dress
Dental care
On-site parking
RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Body Shop Estimator – Heavy Truck & Equipment Dartmouth
🏢 Dependable Truck & Tank
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