Collision Estimator (Temporary)
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Kinetic
Santa Clara, CA, US
Summary
The Collision Estimator will assess vehicle damage virtually, identify ADAS calibration needs, and ensure repair plans meet high standards. They will also build relationships with car owners and collision center partners while auditing repair plans for compliance.
Job Description
The role
We’re looking for a temporary Collision Estimator who blends the technical accuracy of collision estimating with the human touch of customer advocacy. You’ll assess vehicle damage virtually, identify ADAS calibration needs, and ensure every repair plan meets the highest standards.
This is a role where precision meets innovation: you’ll leverage high-resolution imaging, industry-leading estimating platforms, and your expertise to create accurate estimates that drive trust, efficiency, and safety.
While this role is listed as a temporary role, Kinetic will evaluate our business needs as well as your performance within three months to understand if there is an opportunity to convert you to full-time regular employment.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with car owners, collision center partners, and internal teams
- Serve as a subject matter expert on collision estimating, repair planning, and ADAS calibration
- Review high-resolution photos, scan reports, and facts of loss to produce accurate, complete, easy-to-understand estimates
- Use CCC ONE, Audatex, and/or Mitchell to ensure estimates are precise and fully documented
- Audit repair plans for OEM procedure compliance, correct labor times, and proper parts evaluation
- Understand and apply insurance carrier requirements to ensure alignment and compliance
- Analyze trends in estimate quality, documentation, supplements, and repair outcomes
- Provide feedback to internal teams to improve workflows, technology, and customer processes
- Support the ongoing development and enhancement of Kinetic's estimating, diagnostics, and repair planning platforms
- Participate in training initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities across the organization
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in collision estimating or as an auto claims adjuster
- Proven success in delivering exceptional customer service in a B2B collision repair environment
- Proficiency with CCC ONE, Mitchell, and Audatex software
- Strong multitasking skills, with the ability to handle virtual desk review operations efficiently
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- I-CAR and/or ASE certifications preferred
- Willingness to travel for client meetings, training, and industry events
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, or related field preferred
Join us!
Join the Kinetic team and drive the adoption of ADAS calibration solutions that enhance vehicle safety and reduce administrative friction for customers. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the automotive industry, we want to hear from you! We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and regular career-growth opportunities. If you meet the qualifications for this position and would like to join our team, please submit your resume for consideration.
At Kinetic, our mission is bold: to create the best workers’ compensation experience. We’re a tech-first Managing General Agent (MGA) specializing in workers’ compensation for mid-market and large employers in safety-critical industries like parcel delivery, logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing.
Our AI-driven tools and expert human support help policyholders take action from the moment an injury is reported through claim closure—improving outcomes, reducing friction, and controlling costs.
Brokers and policyholders receive dedicated support from our policyholder success, claims, and loss control teams.
Backed by Nationwide. Industry specialized. Built to deliver better claims outcomes—and a better workers’ comp experience.
🏆 Kinetic has been named to Business Insurance’s Best Places to Work in Insurance 2025, PC360 Insurance Luminaries Finalist 2026, Business Insurance US Insurance Awards Finalist 2026, among others
Founded
2014
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Insurance
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, NY
At Kinetic, our mission is bold: to create the best workers’ compensation experience. We’re a tech-first Managing General Agent (MGA) specializing in workers’ compensation for mid-market and large employers in safety-critical industries like parcel delivery, logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing.
Our AI-driven tools and expert human support help policyholders take action from the moment an injury is reported through claim closure—improving outcomes, reducing friction, and controlling costs.
Brokers and policyholders receive dedicated support from our policyholder success, claims, and loss control teams.
Backed by Nationwide. Industry specialized. Built to deliver better claims outcomes—and a better workers’ comp experience.
🏆 Kinetic has been named to Business Insurance’s Best Places to Work in Insurance 2025, PC360 Insurance Luminaries Finalist 2026, Business Insurance US Insurance Awards Finalist 2026, among others
Founded
2014
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Insurance
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, NY