Collision Repair Appraiser

Penske • Northwood, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Penske Collision Repair Appraiser, you are responsible for writing collision repair estimates. The role involves completing estimates in the Adjustrite system and downloading them into Summit, communicating with internal and external customers, and applying working knowledge of body shop maintenance operations. The position requires strong customer relations, communication, and people management skills. It is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety-sensitive, so associates must remain alert and work safely while accepting responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.

The work involves frequent movement, standing, walking, climbing, bending, and sitting for extended periods. Associates routinely use their hands to operate tools or controls, must work safely at heights and in all weather conditions, and need to see and hear to navigate a workplace with frequent large-truck traffic. The role requires regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of body shop estimating experience.
• Estimator Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and oral communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Superior customer relation skills and strong communication and people management skills.
• Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
• Ability to perform work in compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including selecting and using appropriate tools and PPE and following machine-guarding and other safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the specified location.
• Completion of a Penske employment application and submission to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive position.
• Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
• Ability to use hands routinely and daily to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate required tools or controls.
• Ability to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms, and to work safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear sufficiently to navigate a workplace with frequent large-truck movement.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical school education.

Responsibilities

• Write collision repair estimates.
• Complete repair estimates in the Adjustrite system and download them into Summit.
• Communicate with internal and external customers.
• Apply working knowledge of body shop maintenance operations.
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform work in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies.
• Maintain safe work practices and take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED