| Job Title |
Shop Estimator |
| Job Description |
Estimates Cost Of Repairing Damaged Automobile And Truck
Bodies, On Basis Of Visual Inspection Of Vehicle And Familiarity
With Standard Parts, Costs, And Labor Rates: Examines Damaged
Vehicle For Dents, Scratches, Broken Glass, And Other Areas
Requiring Repair, Replacement, Or Repainting. Sights Along
Fenders To Detect Frame Damage, Or Positions Vehicle In
Frame-aligning Rig That Indicates Location And Extent Of
Misalignment. Examines Interior For Evidence Of Fire Or Water
Damage To Upholstery And Appointments. Determines Feasibility Of
Repair Or Replacement Of Parts, Such As Bumpers, Fenders, And
Doors, According To Familiarity With Relative Costs And Extent
Of Damage. Computes Cost Of Replacement Parts And Labor To
Restore Vehicle To Condition Specified By Customer, Using
Standard Labor And Parts Cost Manuals. Enters Itemized Estimate
On Job Order Card Or Estimate Form And Explains Estimate To
Customer. May Estimate Cost Of Mechanical, Electrical, Or Other
Repairs Where Shop Performs Both Body Work And Mechanical
Servicing Of Vehicles [automobile-repair-service Estimator
(automotive Ser.) 620.261-018]. May Estimate Cost Of Repainting,
Converting Vehicles To Special Purposes, Or Customizing
Undamaged Vehicles, Depending On Specialty Of Shop.
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