Tesla
Estimator
Tesla, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
The Tesla Body Repair Program is seeking a Body Shop Estimator to work on one of the most progressive vehicle brands in the world. This position will involve supporting the Body Repair Program in all aspects. If you are interested in becoming a part of a world class service team supporting the latest EV technology, we are interested in hearing from you.
ResponsibilitiesCreate repair estimates for Collision Damaged Tesla Model S, Model Y, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles that arrive for repair (Technical estimating, no sales estimating) Build Repair Plans in accordance with Tesla specific repair procedures Bill work in accordance with industry accepted Insurance standardsDocument all damages requiring repair or parts replacement with photos Direct disassembly technicians as to the pace and scope of disassembly to expose all damages up front Order all replacement parts from Tesla Warehouse Monitor parts delivery Communicate with insurance company to submit claim and billingDirect Body Techs to perform repair attempts where Repair Vs Replace is not clear Manage Time in order to meet daily requirement of fully Blueprinted vehiclesUpdate Customer on vehicle progressClose billing and delivery of vehicle
Requirements5+ years of automotive collision damage estimating experienceKnowledge of insurance procedures and requirementsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsI-CAR certification preferredProficient with Computers, as well as CCC, Audatex, or Mitchell Estimating SoftwareExcellent Customer Service skillsAutomotive knowledge/backgroundExcellent Prior work referencesWillingness to be cross trained in career advancing management roles as neededValid Drivers License, Preferred
Compensation and BenefitsBenefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program
ResponsibilitiesCreate repair estimates for Collision Damaged Tesla Model S, Model Y, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles that arrive for repair (Technical estimating, no sales estimating) Build Repair Plans in accordance with Tesla specific repair procedures Bill work in accordance with industry accepted Insurance standardsDocument all damages requiring repair or parts replacement with photos Direct disassembly technicians as to the pace and scope of disassembly to expose all damages up front Order all replacement parts from Tesla Warehouse Monitor parts delivery Communicate with insurance company to submit claim and billingDirect Body Techs to perform repair attempts where Repair Vs Replace is not clear Manage Time in order to meet daily requirement of fully Blueprinted vehiclesUpdate Customer on vehicle progressClose billing and delivery of vehicle
Requirements5+ years of automotive collision damage estimating experienceKnowledge of insurance procedures and requirementsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsI-CAR certification preferredProficient with Computers, as well as CCC, Audatex, or Mitchell Estimating SoftwareExcellent Customer Service skillsAutomotive knowledge/backgroundExcellent Prior work referencesWillingness to be cross trained in career advancing management roles as neededValid Drivers License, Preferred
Compensation and BenefitsBenefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program