Body Shop Estimator / Foreman

We are looking for a professional body shop estimator/foreman to supervise and operate our body shop.

Job Purpose:

Estimates truck body repairs by ascertaining body damage; developing estimates; preparing work orders; contacting insurance company; maintaining customer rapport.

Duties: Ascertains truck body damage by conducting inspections and examinations. Develops estimates by costing parts, supplies, and labor; calculating customer's payment, including deductibles. Obtains insurance estimates by contacting insurance companies; reviewing damage estimates with insurance adjuster; resolving repair and replacement requirements. Prepares work orders (WO) by describing repair and replacement services required; obtaining approval signatures; entering WO into work management system. Maintains customer rapport by explaining estimates and expected return of vehicle; obtaining and providing contact telephone numbers; answering questions and concerns; arranging temporary transportation. Maintains body shop records by recording repair and replacement actions. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading manufacturers' publications. Enhances body shop reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.  Develops new business by making sales calls to potential customers. Supervises body shop technicians and direct them on jobs.  Keeps track of training for technicians. Maintains a safe, clean working environment by following the companies safety guidelines and policies.

Skills/Qualifications:

Estimating, Planning, Analyzing Information, Reporting Research Results, Data Center Experience, Strategic Planning, Attention to Detail, Informing Others, Requirements Analysis, Customer Service, Safety Management Management and People skills required.



About Harrison Truck Centers:

Harrison Truck Centers is a family owned business since 1997. We are committed to the highest level of service which will exceed the expectations of our customers allowing them to provide superior service to their customers.  We have two locations in Iowa with one in Elk Run Heights, Iowa with service, parts, truck sales and a collision center and the other in Clear Lake, Iowa we offer service and parts.



Harrison Truck Centers is an equal opportunity employer.  We offer: Safe working environment with modern facilities Competitive Benefits including Health Care Plan with company match 401K Plan with company match Flex Medical Plan Paid Vacation and Holidays Short Term disability Competitive Wages

All Employees must pass a pre-employment drug screening and hold a valid driver's license.