Collision Repair Appraiser

Position Summary

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

Major Responsibilities

Superior customer relation skillsStrong communication and people management skillsWorking 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 requiredEstimator Certification requiredHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredVocational/technical school preferredBasic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook requiredStrong written/oral communication, problem solving, and decision making skills are requiredThe associate will be required to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske managementThe 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 jobWillingness 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

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.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Category: Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics/Technicians

Job Family: Operations

Address: 3940 Eastern Ave SE

Primary Location: US-MI-Grand Rapids

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

Req ID: 2404510