Collision Repair Appraiser

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

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Benefits program

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing is seeking a Collision Repair Appraiser in United States, IL, Channahon to write collision repair estimates and support customers. You will prepare estimates with attention to accuracy, using Adjustrite and Summit systems, and ensure compliance with safety policies.

The role requires 3+ years of body shop estimating experience, an Estimator Certification, and a High School Diploma or equivalent. Strong communication and reliability are essential, with travel as needed.

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 Word, Excel, Outlook required.
• Strong written/oral communication, problem solving, and decision making skills are required.
• Must follow DOT, OSHA and Penske safety policies.
• Regular, predictable full attendance is essential.
• Willingness to travel and complete background/drug screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Write collision repair estimates.
• Maintain superior customer relations.
• Communicate with internal and external customers.
• Work with body shop maintenance operations.
• Complete repair estimates in Adjustrite and Summit systems.
• Participate in other projects as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer relations

Communication

People management

Problem solving

Written/oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical school

Estimator Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.