Collision Repair Appraiser

Penske; New Haven (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Collision Repair is seeking a qualified Collision Repair Appraiser in Fort Wayne, IN to write accurate collision repair estimates and coordinate with customers and shop personnel for timely quotes.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of body shop estimating experience, an Estimator Certification, and a high school diploma. Proficiency with Adjustrite and Summit, plus basic MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills, is required.

Qualifications

• Three years 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 and oral communication, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Must follow Penske policies and safety rules (DOT/OSHA).
• Regular, predictable full attendance; ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Write collision repair estimates in Adjustrite and download into Summit.
• Maintain superior customer relations and communicate with customers.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders on repair quotes.
• Support other projects as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

People skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Estimator Certification

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Adjustrite

Summit

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Location: 5250 Old Maumee Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46803

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.

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

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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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.

Address: 5250 Old Maumee Rd

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