Auto Body Estimator

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• In shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
• Clean and maintain work space
• Instruct apprentices
• Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Red Seal Endorsement
• Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)