Typical Tasks
Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.
Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair.
Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.
Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Self-Control
Concern for Others
Dependability
What key skills are needed for this job?
Writing
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Common Activities
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
