Certified Collision Repair Estimator

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. is seeking a Collision Repair Appraiser in Illinois to write collision repair estimates and communicate with customers. The role requires diagnosing and estimating repairs with confidence, and adhering to Penske safety and policy standards.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, teamwork, and willingness to travel as needed. A background in body shop estimating and an estimator certification are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of body shop estimating experience required.
• Estimator Certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational/technical school preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required.
• Strong written/oral communication, problem solving, and decision making skills are required.
• The associate will be required to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management.
• The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practice.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Write collision repair estimates in Adjustrite system and download into Summit.
• Communicate with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate superior customer relation skills.
• Exhibit strong communication and people management abilities.
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Body shop estimating

Customer communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical school preferred

Tools

Adjustrite

Summit

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. is seeking a Collision Repair Appraiser in Illinois to write collision repair estimates and communicate with customers. The role requires diagnosing and estimating repairs with confidence, and adhering to Penske safety and policy standards.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, teamwork, and willingness to travel as needed. A background in body shop estimating and an estimator certification are essential.