Body Shop Appraiser/Assistant Manager

Looking for an opportunity to work for one of Connecticut's best auto dealers? A-1 Toyota of New Haven has openings right now for Body Shop Estimators in our fast-growing shop. We are a company that promotes from within this is a great opportunity to get in and work your way up in your automotive career.

• Toyota Certified Collision Center of the Year 2016
• Presidents Award Winners 11 years in a row
• TOP 5 NEW YORK REGION RETENTION DEALER
• 6th Oldest Toyota Dealership in the country
  

Benefits

• High volume, highly productive shop
• Climate Controlled Shops (A/C & Heat)
• Vacation & Sick Paid Time off
• 401k
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Complimentary $10,000 Life Insurance Policy
• AFLAC Disability Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance Coverage Available!
  

Responsibilities

• Inspects, analyzes, and evaluates damaged vehicles to create a comprehensive and accurate estimate of repair.
• Reviewing repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman
• Determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors
• Evaluating practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident
• Preparing insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimate and recommendations
• Estimating cost of repainting, converting to special purposed, or customizing undamaged vehicles
• Keeps insurance adjusters, technicians, manager, and customers informed regarding status of vehicle repairs.
• Write supplements and negotiate with insurer.
• Inspect completed repairs before returned to customers and enforce quality control process.
  

Requirements

• 3 year minimum experience as collision estimator or insurance appraiser.
• CT Appraiser License
• Fluent using CCC-1 estimating software.
• I-Car Training is a plus
• Confidence to handle high volume estimator needs under limited availability
• Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedures manual
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Excellent communication skills, high level of initiative, and ability to work in a team
• Basic MS Office knowledge; computer software, internet proficiency, and general math skills
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen with a valid driver's license
• Professional appearance in accordance with body shop policies / dress code
  

About A-1 Toyota

A-1 Toyota is the original Toyota dealership in New England. In fact, A-1 Toyota is proud to be the 6th oldest Toyota dealership in the country. For over 50 years, our family-owned and operated dealership has provided an unparalleled customer experience.

At A-1 Toyota we know that our success is driven by our team of talented sales and service professionals. We are always looking for bright, motivated, and energetic professionals to add to our world-class team. Our dealership works as a team, and our team strives to be the best for our customers. If you feel that your skills would be a valuable asset to our customers, then we want to get to know you