Body Shop Estimator

Knudtsen Foothills ABRA Auto Body - Spokane, WA

PAY RANGE: $85,000 - $100,000 + (Pay is performance based) 

Knudtsen Foothills ABRA Auto Body is seeking a Body Shop Estimator to join the Knudtsen team. Knudtsen is a family-owned and operated company thatprovides the community with new and used cars, a full-service body shop and service department,as well asGenuine GM, Mazda and Lincoln Parts. At Knudtsen,we strive tobe a team and truly value our relationships with each other, our customers, and the community. 

Applicants should want to continue their own professional development and have the desire to be an integral part of a team. If this sounds like you, come join our family for a rewarding opportunity in auto body repair! 

Our Core Values: 

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   Relationships 

   
   

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   Legacy 

   
   

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   Passion 

   
   

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   Excellence 

   
   

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   Transparency 

   
   

Why Knudtsen?  

At Knudtsen, we are committed to our employees, customers,and the community in which we live, work, and play. We love supporting and attending local events and encourage our employees to get involved as well! Additionally, we have some great benefits: 

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  Employer sponsored health insurance for employees and dependents - medical, dental, vision 

  
  

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  Life insurance plans 

  
  

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  Paid time off 

  
  

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  Employee purchase discounts 

  
  

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  401(K) Retirement Savings Plan  

  
  

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  Training and education opportunities

  
  

Responsibilities  

As a Body Shop Estimator, you would be responsible for ensuring customers’ vehicles are assessed and given a repair estimate, then relaying that information to the body shop technician so that the car can be repaired in a timely fashion. Estimators should pay close attention to detail. Continued training would be provided. 

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  Assesses damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, or interior design.  

  
  

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  Estimates cost of labor and parts to repair or replace each damaged item. 

  
  

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  Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors. 

  
  

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  Evaluates practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.  

  
  

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  Determines salvage value of total vehicle loss. 

  
  

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  Prepares insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.  

  
  

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  Estimates cost of repairing, converting to special purposes, or customizing undamaged vehicles. 

  
  

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  Reviews the completed vehicle to check quality and thoroughness   

  
  

Qualifications 

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  A self-motivated team player that is able to communicate effectively with team members 

  
  

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  Must be able to stoop, bend, and twist on a daily basis.  

  
  

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  Previous experience in auto body work and repairs is required. 

  
  

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  I-Car certification is preferred.  

  
  

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  Have a valid driver’s license. 

  
  

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  Pass a motor vehicle report and possess a safe driving record. 

  
  

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  Pass a criminal background check and drug test. Also subject to random drug testing at the company’s request.