About Us
Fort Dodge Ford is expanding, and we want YOU to come along for the ride! Being one of the fastest growing dealers in IA, we are in need of people who are looking for a change. The automobile business isn’t what it used to be. Today, we are more connected and serving to our community than any other industry. Some of the best staff members come from our very own clients! This is why we need you! If you have done business with us, you’ve seen first hand our quality of customer care. Maybe you are an automotive enthusiast? Maybe you aren’t quite happy with your current position? Or maybe you want to work for a business that offers purpose and opportunity? It’s time for a change. We want to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for Body Shop Estimators to help support our booming Body Shop business and to provide our customers with exceptional experiences. The ideal candidate will flourish in a fast-paced and professional workplace.

Benefits

• Family owned and operated
• Partners in the community
• Opportunities for advancement
• Onsite and on the job training
• 5 Annual Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• 401(K) Plan

Responsibilities

• Reviewing repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman
• Determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors
• Evaluating practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident
• Preparing insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimate and recommendations
• Estimating cost of repainting, converting to special purposed, or customizing undamaged vehicles
• Presenting information and responding to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the general

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years previous estimator experience is required
• Confidence to handle high volume estimator needs under limited availability
• Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedures manual
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Excellent communication skills, high level of initiative, and ability to work in a team
• Computer software, internet proficiency, general math skills, CCC One system helpful but not necessary
• Experience in the estimating/body shop/automotive field Insurance company a big PLUS
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen with a valid driver’s license
• Professional appearance in accordance with body shop policies / dress code
  

Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.