Collision Estimator Jobs
Collision Estimator jobs are open across independent repair shops, dealership service centers, and national collision chains, from entry-level estimator to senior and shop manager, with specializations in structural damage assessment, total-loss evaluation, and fleet account estimating. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Company: Gerber Collision & Glass
Great Teams Don’t Happen by Accident
Built with Intent. Driven by YOU.
At the Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to Be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward.
Ready to grow with a team that’s built for your success? Apply today.
Our Commitment:
The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our "Greater Team" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
The Estimator’s primary responsibility and accountability is to provide an exceptional and successful customer experience while creating estimates, coordinating repair needs for customers including all communication, informing and updating customers and insurance companies throughout the repair process. The Estimator accurately assesses the damage of vehicles and documents needed repairs and parts replacement on the damage appraisal. The Estimator plays a pivotal role in the success of the customer’s experience by ensuring they are working in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facility's KPIs.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Ensure every customer interaction is documented, updated efficiently and accurately with pertinent details
- Provide Customer with accurate and timely information, guiding them through the repair process and ensuring that they receive excellent customer service
- Ensure compliance with all insurance client requirements, processes and metrics
- Ensure compliance with all WOW Operating Ways regarding customer drop-offs, repair planning, customer communication, and delivery
- Communicate all customer requests and needs to appropriate team members
- Provides positive energy when greeting customers in person and on the phone
- Understanding of all required Insurance programs and procedures
- Participate in daily “production walks” with the Management Team, as required
- Support all team members when required
- Participate in monthly Health & Safety and staff meeting (if required)
- Attend training, information sessions and workshops recommended by Store Manager
Minimum Education and/or Experience Required for the Job
- Knowledge of Repairs and OE Guidelines
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Awareness of where to look for answers
- Basic Computer Skills
- Compliance for DRP’s Minimum of 1-year experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Awareness of where to look for answers
- Basic Computer Skills
- Compliance for DRP’s Minimum of 1-year experience
- Must be willing to complete I-CAR Training
- Valid Driver’s License
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Benefits That Drive Your Success
Gerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:
Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
6 paid holidays annually
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Continuing Education Opportunities
Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
Voluntary Daily Pay option available
About Us
Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.
AI Disclosure Statement:
At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.
Compensation Details:
$46,800 - 80,000+ / year based on experience
Company: Gerber Collision & Glass
Great Teams Don’t Happen by Accident
Built with Intent. Driven by YOU.
At the Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to Be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward.
Ready to grow with a team that’s built for your success? Apply today.
Our Commitment:
The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our "Greater Team" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
The Estimator’s primary responsibility and accountability is to provide an exceptional and successful customer experience while creating estimates, coordinating repair needs for customers including all communication, informing and updating customers and insurance companies throughout the repair process. The Estimator accurately assesses the damage of vehicles and documents needed repairs and parts replacement on the damage appraisal. The Estimator plays a pivotal role in the success of the customer’s experience by ensuring they are working in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facility's KPIs.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Ensure every customer interaction is documented, updated efficiently and accurately with pertinent details
- Provide Customer with accurate and timely information, guiding them through the repair process and ensuring that they receive excellent customer service
- Ensure compliance with all insurance client requirements, processes and metrics
- Ensure compliance with all WOW Operating Ways regarding customer drop-offs, repair planning, customer communication, and delivery
- Communicate all customer requests and needs to appropriate team members
- Provides positive energy when greeting customers in person and on the phone
- Understanding of all required Insurance programs and procedures
- Participate in daily “production walks” with the Management Team, as required
- Support all team members when required
- Participate in monthly Health & Safety and staff meeting (if required)
- Attend training, information sessions and workshops recommended by Store Manager
Minimum Education and/or Experience Required for the Job
- Knowledge of Repairs and OE Guidelines
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Awareness of where to look for answers
- Basic Computer Skills
- Compliance for DRP’s Minimum of 1-year experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Awareness of where to look for answers
- Basic Computer Skills
- Compliance for DRP’s Minimum of 1-year experience
- Must be willing to complete I-CAR Training
- Valid Driver’s License
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Benefits That Drive Your Success
Gerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:
Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
6 paid holidays annually
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Continuing Education Opportunities
Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
Voluntary Daily Pay option available
About Us
Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.
AI Disclosure Statement:
At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.
Compensation Details:
$46,800 - 80,000+ / year based on experience
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Who's Hiring
- Caliber192
- Gerber Collision & Glass101
- Crash Champions Collision Repair Team84
- Classic Collision31
- Caliber Collision17
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in collision estimator jobs.
- Proficiency in CCC ONE, Mitchell Cloud Estimating, or Audatex estimating software
- 1-3 years of collision estimating or auto body repair experience
- I-CAR training or willingness to complete required I-CAR courses
- Strong knowledge of vehicle construction, repair procedures, and OEM guidelines
- Ability to negotiate with insurance adjusters and document supplement requests
- High school diploma or equivalent with a valid driver's license required
Tips for Your Collision Estimator Job Search
List every estimating software you know
Employers filter resumes for tools like CCC ONE, Mitchell, and Audatex before reading anything else. Name each platform you've used, note whether you wrote estimates or only reviewed them, and include any OEM certification programs tied to those systems.
Highlight certifications above your job titles
I-CAR Gold Class, ASE certifications, and OEM shop approvals carry more weight than tenure in this field. Place them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so a hiring manager spots them before scanning your work history.
Quantify cycle time and supplement accuracy
Shops care how fast you close files and how often your initial estimate holds up against supplements. If you can state your average cycle time or supplement rate without overstating it, include those figures in your bullet points as concrete performance signals.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists collision estimator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target shops by their DRP partnerships
Direct Repair Program relationships with insurers like State Farm, GEICO, or Allstate signal consistent volume and stable pay. When you filter openings, look for shops that name their DRP partners, then mention any experience working within those same insurer guidelines in your cover note.
Prepare a walk-through for the shop tour interview
Many collision estimator interviews include a live vehicle walk-around where you call damage aloud. Practice narrating your inspection process from safety systems to structural members to cosmetic panels so you can demonstrate judgment in real time, not just describe it in conversation.
Collision Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most collision estimators?
The companies hiring the most collision estimators right now include Caliber, Gerber Collision & Glass, and Crash Champions Collision Repair Team, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. National collision chains and dealership groups tend to post the highest volume at any given time.
How many collision estimator jobs are remote?
About 0% of collision estimator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most estimating roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work are total-loss desk reviewing, photo estimating for insurance companies, and virtual supplement auditing positions that do not require physical vehicle access.
How do you become a collision estimator?
Start by gaining hands-on experience in auto body repair or parts, which builds the structural and cosmetic damage knowledge estimators rely on daily. Complete I-CAR training courses and earn proficiency in at least one major estimating platform. Many shops promote from the production floor, so a technician or parts counter role is a common entry path into estimating.
Can you get hired as a collision estimator with little experience?
Some shops hire candidates with auto body technician backgrounds, service advisor experience, or insurance claims training and teach estimating on the job. Demonstrating comfort reading repair orders, understanding labor times, and communicating with customers offsets a thin estimating resume. Completing introductory I-CAR courses before applying signals seriousness to employers who would otherwise pass on junior candidates.
What does the collision estimator interview process look like?
Most shops conduct an initial phone screen focused on software experience and certifications, followed by an in-person interview that often includes a vehicle walk-around where you identify and describe damage out loud. Some employers ask you to write a practice estimate on a shop vehicle. Final steps typically involve a background check and driving record review before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to collision estimator jobs?
You can find and apply to collision estimator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from independent shops, dealership collision centers, and national chains across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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