Collision Repair Appraiser

Penske Truck Leasing; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing in Fontana, CA is seeking an experienced Collision Repair Appraiser to write collision repair estimates and manage related tasks. You will interact with customers and internal teams to ensure accurate estimates and timely service.

Requirements include 3+ years of body shop estimating, an Estimator Certification, and proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook, plus willingness to travel and comply with Penske safety rules. This is a full-time on-site role at US-CA-Fontana.

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, and Outlook.
• Strong written and oral communication, problem solving and decision making.
• Understand and comply with Penske policies and safety rules.
• Regular, predictable attendance required.
• Willingness to travel, work schedule, location, and background/drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Write collision repair estimates.
• Maintain superior customer relations.
• Communicate with internal and external customers.
• Understand and operate body shop maintenance processes.
• Complete repair estimates in Adjustrite and download into Summit.
• Perform other projects as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Body shop estimating

Estimator Certification

Communication skills

DOT/OSHA safety compliance

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.

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.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Pay:

$70,304-$83,600/yr

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: 15875 Santa Ana Ave.

Primary Location: US-CA-Fontana

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

Req ID: 2608791