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Collision Estimator

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Don & Sons Body Shop, Inc.

Ames, IA (In Person)

$70,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/3/2026

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Job Description

Collision Estimator
COLLISION REPAIR ESTIMATOR
Don & Sons Body Shop is seeking a senior estimator to join our team in Ames. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who possesses automobile /insurance/estimating experience and wants to join a team of automotive repair professionals. If you currently are employed as a collision estimator in an independent or national shop, an insurance adjustor, or are computer savvy and have an automobile background and knowledge of cars, we would like to hear from you. Don & Sons Body Shop is a 3rdgeneration business that has continuously focused on improvement. Your input and suggestions help us move forward.
Responsibilities:
Create repair estimates for damaged vehicles using CCC management software. Build repair plans in accordance with specific repair procedures. Document all damages requiring repair or parts replacement with photos. Communicate with technicians on repair plan. Manage Part Orders. Monitor parts delivery. Communicate with insurance company to submit claims and supplements. Communicate with customer on repair timeline and scheduling. Close billing and delivery of vehicle. Provide input into operations of business operations for continual improvement of processes.
Requirements:
3+ years of automotive collision damage estimating experience. Knowledge of insurance procedures and requirements for Direct Repair Programs. Familiar with CCC management and estimating system. Excellent verbal and written communication skills I-CAR certification preferred. Customer service focused. Team oriented
Employee Benefits:
Employer paid continuously learning programs. 401k Health Insurance Dental Insurance PTO-family friendly flexibility time off. Long Term Disability Supplemental Insurance including short term disability, accident and health, and cancer. Logo wear provided.
Job Types:
Contract, Full-time Pay:
$50,000.00
  • $90,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Shift:
8 hour shift
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Customer Service:
2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person Collision Estimator Ames, IA 50010 $50,000
  • $90,000 a year
  • Full-time, Contract $50,000
  • $90,000 a year
  • Full-time, Contract Collision Estimator
COLLISION REPAIR ESTIMATOR
Don & Sons Body Shop is seeking a senior estimator to join our team in Ames. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who possesses automobile /insurance/estimating experience and wants to join a team of automotive repair professionals. If you currently are employed as a collision estimator in an independent or national shop, an insurance adjustor, or are computer savvy and have an automobile background and knowledge of cars, we would like to hear from you. Don & Sons Body Shop is a 3rdgeneration business that has continuously focused on improvement. Your input and suggestions help us move forward.
Responsibilities:
Create repair estimates for damaged vehicles using CCC management software. Build repair plans in accordance with specific repair procedures. Document all damages requiring repair or parts replacement with photos. Communicate with technicians on repair plan. Manage Part Orders. Monitor parts delivery. Communicate with insurance company to submit claims and supplements. Communicate with customer on repair timeline and scheduling. Close billing and delivery of vehicle. Provide input into operations of business operations for continual improvement of processes.
Requirements:
3+ years of automotive collision damage estimating experience. Knowledge of insurance procedures and requirements for Direct Repair Programs. Familiar with CCC management and estimating system. Excellent verbal and written communication skills I-CAR certification preferred. Customer service focused. Team oriented
Employee Benefits:
Employer paid continuously learning programs. 401k Health Insurance Dental Insurance PTO-family friendly flexibility time off. Long Term Disability Supplemental Insurance including short term disability, accident and health, and cancer. Logo wear provided.
Job Types:
Contract, Full-time Pay:
$50,000.00
  • $90,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Shift:
8 hour shift
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Customer Service:
2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person

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