Collision Repair Appraiser

Penske • Fontana, CA

96d • $70,304 - $83,600

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 supporting body shop maintenance operations. The associate must follow Penske management instructions and applicable DOT, OSHA, safety, and maintenance policies. This is a safety-sensitive position regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company.

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.
• Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
• Ability to perform work in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE selection and use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the specified location.
• Ability to complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Ability to move frequently and stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
• Ability to routinely use hands 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.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear well enough to navigate a workplace with frequent movement of large trucks.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 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.
• Provide strong customer relations and communication.
• Take on other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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