Remote Collision Estimator Jobs
Remote Collision Estimator jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed claims teams hiring for roles that handle vehicle damage assessment, total-loss reviews, and supplement negotiations entirely from home. Employers hiring remotely right now include Axalta Coating Systems, PPG, and Enlyte. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
JOB OVERVIEW
Repair Specialist II ensures that highly technical Collision repair procedures on client vehicles are done promptly, cost effectively and efficiently within the policies set forth by both the clients and Wheels, Inc. A Repair Specialist II is responsible for administering the highly technical requirements of automotive repairs based on I-CAR & ASE approved repair standards, and application of the client's repair needs within the policies and procedures of the Collision Management Department.
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Review and authorize collision repairs and/or repair recommendation on behalf of Wheels clients- Review and approve high dollar repair estimates utilizing I-CAR repair resources, and crash guides resources, such as Mitchell and CCC
- Adhere to Mitchell, CCC, or current parts and labor reference guides for parts pricing and labor times and rates
- Negotiate the cost of the repair to the published fleet price or the pre-negotiated Wheels Network rates & times.
- Issue and verify accuracy of purchase orders
- Approve proper repair based on mileage, months in service, prior repair history; including safety repairs within client parameters
- The ability to handle complex technical issues including engine, axle & transmission repairs, restraint systems, frame and subframe repair, drivability & electrical diagnostics with high level of technical skill and analysis
- Expedite higher dollar repair process by timely follow-up
- Thorough knowledge of Collision procedures, systems, individual client needs and automotive repair
- Assist Repair Level 1 with managing difficult files
- Assist with daily file assignments and client fleet approval inbox
- Discuss with clients / shops any irregularity involving repairs
- Instruct and assist Driver Service Associates, MAP Repair, and/or Subrogation Specialists with estimate or repair related questions
- Instruct and assist Repair Specialists with coaching and training needs. Administer and close files in accordance with client parameters.
- Be available to answer other repair specialist questions in a positive and constructive manner regarding collision repair problems and procedures
- Assure that follow up is done for "down vehicles” within 24 hours
- Assist as required during peer absences including Team Lead, Supervisor and Manager
- Assist and instruct drivers and/or other departments in rental, tow, and other client requests as needed
- Meet key performance indicators on quality & transactional performance (e.g. coaching/desk audit evaluations, average severity, OON Fees, etc)
- Provide details about shop performance to Network Management for Network Vendor growth
- Other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no managerial responsibilities.
COMPETENCIES - SKILLS
Demonstrate working knowledge of MAP & Collision procedures & systems- Basic understanding of specific / individual client parameters
- Thorough knowledge of automotive body repair
- Thorough understanding of collision repair within fleet management
- Understanding of Driver Services & Network Management MAP & Collision functions
- General knowledge of all Wheels departments
- Creative and efficient problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office
- Strong negotiator
- Superior customer service abilities
- Superior conflict-resolution skills
- Must have the ability to foresee “open” repair items, and preclude potential high dollar supplements when possible, and make timely determination of possible structural / financial total loss declarations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A minimum of five years’ automobile adjusting or appraising experience- I-CAR Platinum Certified, maintained on an annual basis
- PC familiarity including, but not limited to, Windows, ADP estimating systems, and other Wheels supported systems.
CORE VALUES
At Wheels, we believe in fostering a culture that is built on our Core Values and Guiding Principles. We cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation by upholding these values, driving our collective success and growth.
- Integrity – Always act with integrity and honesty.
- One Team – Treat others with dignity and respect; act as a cohesive, inclusive and accountable team that is making a difference.
- Innovation – Drive continuous improvement, spark creativity and embrace next generation thinking.
- Customer Success – Ensure that customer and driver success is at the heart of everything we do.
CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
At Wheels, our culture guides us how we work every day, and we look for team members who show these behaviors:
- Discipline Drives Quality – Plan the Trip: Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and systems. To produce quality outcomes, we must be intentional and deliberate in everything we do, from big bets to daily execution.
- Intellectually Curious – Fuel Your Minds: Be bold, challenge assumptions, think differently, look outside the box. Strive to unlock your own thinking and create new possibilities.
- Commit and Deliver – Own It: Take responsibility for your work, from start to finish, and be accountable for the results. Think and act like an owner of the business.
- Relationships Matter – Share the Ride: Trust is central, both with key internal and external stakeholders. Relationships are not a side effect of work but a driver of success.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment: This position requires occasional in office meetings and assisting with training. Other times this position is remote.
Position Type/Standard Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.
Travel: This position might require minimal travel.
Physical Demands: Speak, hear, and see, and to use hand and fingers for computer keyboard and phone. Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Reach above head to pull paper attachments.
DISCLAIMER
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.
Our Benefits
Wheels recognizes benefits are a significant part of your employee experience, and we've created a robust benefits package that is market-leading, competitive offerings so you and your family can receive outstanding care. Please click here for an overview of the benefits available to you and your family.
Pay Range:
$51,000-$71,400The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan which is based on company performance and individual performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, education, certifications, skill level and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.
EEO Statement
Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.
Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.
Wheels applies AI-based analysis to application materials to help assess fitness for hire for the specific job being applied for and to recommend job postings that align with the candidate’s skills, by comparing the candidate’s skills to the characteristics and qualifications listed in job postings and/or criteria established by Wheels’ hiring team.
Job Description:
JOB OVERVIEW
Repair Specialist II ensures that highly technical Collision repair procedures on client vehicles are done promptly, cost effectively and efficiently within the policies set forth by both the clients and Wheels, Inc. A Repair Specialist II is responsible for administering the highly technical requirements of automotive repairs based on I-CAR & ASE approved repair standards, and application of the client's repair needs within the policies and procedures of the Collision Management Department.
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Review and authorize collision repairs and/or repair recommendation on behalf of Wheels clients- Review and approve high dollar repair estimates utilizing I-CAR repair resources, and crash guides resources, such as Mitchell and CCC
- Adhere to Mitchell, CCC, or current parts and labor reference guides for parts pricing and labor times and rates
- Negotiate the cost of the repair to the published fleet price or the pre-negotiated Wheels Network rates & times.
- Issue and verify accuracy of purchase orders
- Approve proper repair based on mileage, months in service, prior repair history; including safety repairs within client parameters
- The ability to handle complex technical issues including engine, axle & transmission repairs, restraint systems, frame and subframe repair, drivability & electrical diagnostics with high level of technical skill and analysis
- Expedite higher dollar repair process by timely follow-up
- Thorough knowledge of Collision procedures, systems, individual client needs and automotive repair
- Assist Repair Level 1 with managing difficult files
- Assist with daily file assignments and client fleet approval inbox
- Discuss with clients / shops any irregularity involving repairs
- Instruct and assist Driver Service Associates, MAP Repair, and/or Subrogation Specialists with estimate or repair related questions
- Instruct and assist Repair Specialists with coaching and training needs. Administer and close files in accordance with client parameters.
- Be available to answer other repair specialist questions in a positive and constructive manner regarding collision repair problems and procedures
- Assure that follow up is done for "down vehicles” within 24 hours
- Assist as required during peer absences including Team Lead, Supervisor and Manager
- Assist and instruct drivers and/or other departments in rental, tow, and other client requests as needed
- Meet key performance indicators on quality & transactional performance (e.g. coaching/desk audit evaluations, average severity, OON Fees, etc)
- Provide details about shop performance to Network Management for Network Vendor growth
- Other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no managerial responsibilities.
COMPETENCIES - SKILLS
Demonstrate working knowledge of MAP & Collision procedures & systems- Basic understanding of specific / individual client parameters
- Thorough knowledge of automotive body repair
- Thorough understanding of collision repair within fleet management
- Understanding of Driver Services & Network Management MAP & Collision functions
- General knowledge of all Wheels departments
- Creative and efficient problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office
- Strong negotiator
- Superior customer service abilities
- Superior conflict-resolution skills
- Must have the ability to foresee “open” repair items, and preclude potential high dollar supplements when possible, and make timely determination of possible structural / financial total loss declarations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A minimum of five years’ automobile adjusting or appraising experience- I-CAR Platinum Certified, maintained on an annual basis
- PC familiarity including, but not limited to, Windows, ADP estimating systems, and other Wheels supported systems.
CORE VALUES
At Wheels, we believe in fostering a culture that is built on our Core Values and Guiding Principles. We cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation by upholding these values, driving our collective success and growth.
- Integrity – Always act with integrity and honesty.
- One Team – Treat others with dignity and respect; act as a cohesive, inclusive and accountable team that is making a difference.
- Innovation – Drive continuous improvement, spark creativity and embrace next generation thinking.
- Customer Success – Ensure that customer and driver success is at the heart of everything we do.
CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
At Wheels, our culture guides us how we work every day, and we look for team members who show these behaviors:
- Discipline Drives Quality – Plan the Trip: Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and systems. To produce quality outcomes, we must be intentional and deliberate in everything we do, from big bets to daily execution.
- Intellectually Curious – Fuel Your Minds: Be bold, challenge assumptions, think differently, look outside the box. Strive to unlock your own thinking and create new possibilities.
- Commit and Deliver – Own It: Take responsibility for your work, from start to finish, and be accountable for the results. Think and act like an owner of the business.
- Relationships Matter – Share the Ride: Trust is central, both with key internal and external stakeholders. Relationships are not a side effect of work but a driver of success.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment: This position requires occasional in office meetings and assisting with training. Other times this position is remote.
Position Type/Standard Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.
Travel: This position might require minimal travel.
Physical Demands: Speak, hear, and see, and to use hand and fingers for computer keyboard and phone. Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Reach above head to pull paper attachments.
DISCLAIMER
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.
Our Benefits
Wheels recognizes benefits are a significant part of your employee experience, and we've created a robust benefits package that is market-leading, competitive offerings so you and your family can receive outstanding care. Please click here for an overview of the benefits available to you and your family.
Pay Range:
$51,000-$71,400The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan which is based on company performance and individual performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, education, certifications, skill level and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.
EEO Statement
Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.
Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.
Wheels applies AI-based analysis to application materials to help assess fitness for hire for the specific job being applied for and to recommend job postings that align with the candidate’s skills, by comparing the candidate’s skills to the characteristics and qualifications listed in job postings and/or criteria established by Wheels’ hiring team.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Collision Estimator Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote collision estimator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings.
Show photo-estimating results in your resume
Remote employers can't observe you on a shop floor, so your resume needs to reflect your photo-based damage assessment volume and accuracy. Mention the platforms you've used, the types of claims you've handled, and any supplement approval rates you can speak to honestly.
Get platform-certified before you apply
Certifications in CCC ONE, Mitchell, or Audatex signal to remote hiring managers that you can operate without on-site IT support or hands-on training. Many remote estimator job postings list platform proficiency as a screening requirement, not a nice-to-have.
Prepare for async technical screens
Remote collision estimator interviews often include a written or video-recorded damage assessment exercise you complete on your own time. Practice narrating your damage-reading logic clearly in writing, since remote teams rely on documented reasoning rather than verbal back-and-forth during reviews.
Remote Collision Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote collision estimator job?
Remote collision estimator roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction and sharp written communication, since you won't have a manager looking over your shoulder on a shop floor. Estimating platforms like CCC ONE, Mitchell, and Audatex are non-negotiable for remote work, and remote employers also screen heavily for experience reading repair orders and photo-based estimates independently. A clean home-office setup and reliable internet are baseline expectations, and candidates who can show a history of closing estimates accurately without in-person oversight move to the top of the list.
Which companies hire remote collision estimators?
Companies hiring remote collision estimators right now include Axalta Coating Systems, PPG, and Enlyte, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The employers who most consistently hire for this role remotely include insurers, third-party claims administrators, and virtual appraisal firms that run distributed desk-estimating teams.
Can you get a remote collision estimator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level collision estimator roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work through complex damage assessments without in-person guidance. Some third-party administrators and virtual appraisal companies hire entry-level candidates who have completed I-CAR training or an auto damage appraiser program, since those credentials signal you can apply estimating fundamentals independently. A portfolio of practice estimates or coursework that shows photo-damage analysis skills can substitute for direct job experience in some hiring pipelines.
Do you need a degree for remote collision estimator jobs?
Not always. Most remote employers weigh hands-on estimating experience, platform proficiency in tools like CCC ONE or Mitchell, and I-CAR credentials far more heavily than a college degree. Some insurers and third-party claims firms do list a degree as preferred, but candidates who can demonstrate accurate, high-volume desk estimating work and clean supplement documentation regularly advance without one.
Which industries hire the most remote collision estimators?
Most remote collision estimator openings sit in Manufacturing and Consumer Goods, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire remotely because their claims and appraisal operations run on distributed teams that review photo estimates and total-loss files without requiring physical access to damaged vehicles.
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