Job Description

Pride Chevrolet is seeking an experienced, full-time, in-house body shop appraiser for its body shop located on the Lynnway in Lynn MA. Come work for this large, busy and friendly collision center with other like-minded, motivated body shop professionals. We believe that our strength, continued success, future growth and profitability depends on building trusting relationships with our employees, customers and industry partners. Helping satisfied customers drive away with a smile on their face because of the quality of work we performed on their vehicle, is what we strive to do here at Pride Motor Group. Summary Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement. Essential Duties

• Examines damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical 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.
• 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.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of prior experience as a collision estimator or insurance appraiser
• Experience uploading estimates/photos and communicating with multiple insurance companies
• Proficient in use of CCC-1 estimating software
• Have a current and valid Appraiser’s License and Driver’s License
• Comfortable with continuous customer communications

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Company paid basic life insurance and voluntary life
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid vacations and paid company holidays
• Employee discount program on new and used cars
• Tremendous earning potential in large body shop
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical and Dental

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Must be willing to undergo a background check. Valid driver's license required.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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