Collision Estimator

Crash Champions

Collision Estimator preparing vehicle repair estimates and managing repair files for Crash Champions, a U.S. collision repair operator.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeCosta Mesa • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,835 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vehicle repair processes, customer service, and insurance procedures while ensuring quality standards and effective communication throughout the repair process. Proficient in utilizing estimating systems to manage repair estimates and customer interactions efficiently.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Customer Service SkillsOrganization SkillsKnowledge of Estimating SystemsCCC One ProficiencyTime Management

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Hard Skills

Vehicle Repair ProcessesInitial Estimates CompletionDamage EvaluationPost-ScanningFinal Repair Orders Management

Soft Skills

Multitasking SkillsAdaptabilityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MitchellAudatex

Industry Keywords

Insurance ProceduresQuality ControlCustomer RightsCrash Champions Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Educate customers on vehicle repair processes, insurance procedures, customer rights, repair techniques, safety, and value
Complete initial estimates and write complete estimates after full disassembly and damage evaluation
Lock final estimates
Manage each repair throughout the process and ensure Crash Champions’ quality standards through in-process quality control
Keep customers informed and updated on vehicle status
Provide the best possible customer experience
Pull and review all data procedures for/with Body Technicians
Complete post-scanning for each vehicle in the repair process
Pre-close final repair orders
Handle disbursement paperwork
Address file exceptions and ensure carrier-specific requirements are complete

Requirements

What you’ll need

Customer service skills
Organization and multitasking skills
Good time management
Ability to adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in fast-paced environments
Knowledge of dealing with insurance partners preferred
Knowledge of multiple estimating systems
CCC One preferred
Mitchell and Audatex knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with match
Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
5 Paid Holidays