Collision Repair Appraiser

Penske; Channahon (IL); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Penske Collision Repair Appraiser writes collision repair estimates and communicates with customers and internal teams. The role requires experience in body shop estimating, certification, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software.

The position emphasizes safety compliance, attendance, and willingness to travel as needed, with Penske's commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3 years of body shop estimating experience.
• Estimator Certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong written and oral communication, problem solving, and decision making skills.

Responsibilities

• Write collision repair estimates.
• Maintain superior customer relations and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate strong communication and people management skills.
• Understand and perform estimates in Adjustrite and Summit systems.
• Follow Penske safety policies and DOT/OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Customer relations

Communication

People management

MS Office

Written & verbal communication

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical school preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

As a Penske Collision Repair Appraiser you are responsible for writing collision repair estimates.

Major Responsibilities

• Superior customer relation skills
• Strong communication and people management skills
• Working knowledge of body shop maintenance operations.
• Completing repair estimates in Adjustrite system-downloading into Summit.
• Communicate with both internal and external customers.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

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 all 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.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of time throughout their scheduled working period.
• The associate is required to use their hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwise operate required tools or controls.
• The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms.
• The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions.
• Given the frequent movement of large trucks through the workplace, the associate must be able to see and hear in order to safely navigate the work environment.
• The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

Benefits

Our excellent benefits plan keep associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits

Min Salary: $54,080

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Job Category: Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics/Technicians

Job Function: Body Shop Repair

Job Family: Vehicle Maintenance

Address: 23322 S Frontage Rd W

Primary Location: US-IL-Channahon

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID: 2610862