Body Estimator

Job description: Body Estimator Pay Rate: $24.00–$26.00 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday |between 7-8 AM Start Time Location: Oceanside Ca Key Responsibilities Inspect vehicles and accurately identify damage and required repairs. Create detailed vehicle repair estimates, including body damage, paint, color matching, blending, and related procedures.

Utilize estimating software and Manheim estimating tools to produce accurate estimates. Document vehicle damage and estimate information through photos and estimating systems to provide clear visibility to clients. Determine whether damaged parts should be repaired or replaced. Identify structural, body, mechanical, and interior damage.

Understand repair procedures involving PDR, body repairs, body lines, rivets, and adhesive bonding. Identify required R&I procedures, refinish procedures, adjacent-panel work, and glass-related operations. Recognize vehicles and parts requiring recalibrations and functionality resets. Perform quality-control checks to ensure repairs are completed according to SOPs and client guidelines.

Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and team members regarding repairs, supplements, and estimate-related questions. Follow all company safety standards and report unsafe conditions through the appropriate channels. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

& Experience 1–3 years of automotive experience , including service writing, estimating, insurance adjusting, appraisal, or related experience. Internal candidates must have a minimum of Level III Condition Writer experience. Strong understanding of vehicle damage assessment and repair estimating. Experience with Mitchell and/or Xtime estimating software, including associated procedure pages.

Knowledge of vehicle materials, including magnesium, aluminum, UHSS, and HSS . Understanding of body repair and refinishing procedures. Ability to determine repairability and make informed repair-versus-replace decisions. Proficient in taking clear, accurate photos to support estimate line items and expedite client processing.

Knowledge of recalibration and functionality-reset requirements. Strong understanding of R&I procedures and refinishing operations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction. Ability to understand and follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Valid driver's license and safe driving record required. Ability to operate vehicles with both standard and automatic transmissions. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of tools and equipment.