Collision Technician, Tactical Response Team

Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Compensation

$34.56 - $61.56 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

What to Expect

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to work on one of the most progressive vehicles in the world on the Collision Tactical Response Team. The Collision Tactical Response Team quickly deploys to support factory initiatives to minimize impact on the field, support high backlog locations, and new location openings. This position is home based through a local Tesla collision center; however, it requires regular travel in support of other collision centers and factory operations.

What You'll Do

Create repair estimates for collision damaged Tesla vehicles that arrive for repair

Build Repair Plans in accordance with Tesla specific repair procedures

Bill work in accordance with industry accepted Insurance standards

Manage Time to meet daily requirement of fully Blueprinted vehicles Update Customer on vehicle progress Close billing and delivery of vehicle

Order all replacement parts from Tesla Warehouse. Monitor parts delivery

Maintain clean, orderly, and organized work area. Comply with safety rules, guidelines, and standards

Document all damages requiring repair or parts replacement with photos

What You'll Bring

Vocational Certificate in collision repair preferred

5+ years of experience as a collision estimator, Tesla experience preferred

75% of the year travel minimum, 3 consecutive week capability

Proficient with Computers, as well as CCC, Audatex, or Mitchell Estimating Software

Customer Service skills and automotive knowledge/background

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Ability to work independently in limited supervision environments

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D

Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$34.56 - $61.56/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

Job Type

Full Time