Position Title: Collision Center Estimator

Location: North Lake and West Palm Beach

JOIN OUR Schumacher Family

Schumacher Auto Group of the Palm Beaches opened its doors in 1971 starting with Schumacher Buick. It has achieved its growth by building a strong commitment to its customers and the community. We have an obligation to deliver the very best experience to our customers. With a strong focus on customer service, we have grown to be one of the top brands in South Florida. Schumacher carries a wide variety of vehicles, including Lincoln, Volkswagen, Infinity, Volvo, Subaru, Chrysler and Ram to name a few. Through this growth, we’ve never lost track of what made us successful for over 50 years: a strong focus on putting our customers and community first in everything we do.

We are looking for dedicated, motivated, and top talent. Our philosophy is to always promote from within and advance and reward hard-working individuals. We offer the best compensation in the industry here in South Florida, and excellent benefit packages for our employees.

Why Choose Us? Here's just a few to mention…….

• Brand Icon Company in business for “52 years."
• Comprehensive Health Benefits Program to include - Low rates for high and low deductible medical plans with United Health Care a nationwide carrier; Met Life Dental Insurance; Met Life Vision Insurance
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (STD/LTD, Life Insurance, Legal Consultative Services, Health Savings Account)
• Employee Assistance Program (Consulting Services, Work/Life Balance Support)
• 401K Savings and Retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off to include vacation time, sick time, major holidays, bereavement leave
• Family Fund, a company contribution to support employees with medical hardships
• Degrees at Work Program; earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree along with books for FREE at our Delray location
• Discounts to our employees on vehicles, service, and parts
• Training, resources and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests.

If you are looking to make a difference and want to join a family company that appreciates and cares for its employees by rewarding hard work and commitment, Schumacher is the place.

Position Description:

The Collision Center Estimator appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greeting customers and discussing repair options.
• 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 technician.
• 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 with customer and insurance carrier.
• 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.
• Keeps customer up to date and informed during repair process.
• Other tasks as assigned by Management.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Familiar with CCC One and Mitchell estimating systems.
• A professional with the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• A professional with the ability to ready and interpret documents.
• A professional with the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Proficient computer skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic.
• A valid driver's license.
• Fluent in English.

All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to qualify for employment.

Pre-Employment testing includes a successful background check and drug testing.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day Shift

Education/Requirements:

• High school or equivalent

Schumacher Auto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.