Collision Repair Appraiser

Penske; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Collision Repair Appraiser to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for writing collision repair estimates while ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company policies. Your strong communication and people management skills will be vital in interacting with both internal and external customers. This position requires a proactive individual with a solid background in body shop estimating and the ability to work effectively in a busy environment. If you are passionate about the automotive industry and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of body shop estimating experience is required.
• Strong written/oral communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Write collision repair estimates and communicate with customers.
• Complete repair estimates in Adjustrite and download into Summit.

Skills

Communication Skills

People Management

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical School

Tools

Adjustrite

Summit

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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

This position will be located at the Penske facility at 4095 US Highway 1 in Monmouth Junction, NJ.

Major Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

1. At least 3 years of body shop estimating experience required.
2. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
3. Vocational/technical school preferred.
4. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required.
5. Strong written/oral communication, problem solving, and decision making skills are required.
6. The associate will be required to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management.
7. 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.
8. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
9. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms.
4. The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions.
5. 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.
6. 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.