Budget Car and Truck Rental of Wichita · 13 hours ago
Auto Claims Manager
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelBudget Car and Truck Rental of Wichita is seeking an experienced Auto Claims Manager to lead fleet maintenance, manage body damage claims, and oversee vendor networks. The role involves ensuring efficient fleet lifecycle management, preventative maintenance, and effective negotiation with vendors to optimize costs and service delivery.
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Responsibilities
Own in-fleeting/out-fleeting: inspections, onboarding, decommissioning
Document every dent, mile, and dollar from acquisition to auction
Schedule PMs to crush downtime and repair costs
Enforce OEM & regulatory compliance (no shortcuts, no surprises)
Estimate repairs with surgical accuracy
Coordinate body shops, approve supplements, and close claims fast
Manage insurance files and follow-ups like a claims adjuster on steroids
Track usage, expenses, KDHE certifications, and reporting
Squeeze every cent out of fuel budgets
Stock tools, supplies, and parts to keep techs moving
Zero downtime due to 'out of stock'
Build iron-clad relationships with body shops, parts houses, and fuel vendors
Hammer out pricing and turnaround times that beat market rates
Qualification
Required
Proven fleet or shop management experience – you've run fixed ops or fleet maintenance
Deep knowledge of vehicle systems, PM schedules, and repair workflows
Estimating expertise – body damage, supplements, and insurance claims
Vendor negotiation swagger – you get the best rates and fastest turns
Organizational firepower – juggle schedules, parts, and claims without dropping a wrench
Ability to pass a background check and a drug screen
Clean driving record + valid license
Preferred
Familiarity with inventory software or maintenance tracking platforms
Benefits
Lucrative Performance Bonus + Profit Share – the more you save, the more you earn
Company Vehicle + Mileage – drive what you manage
Full Benefits Suite: Health, Dental, Vision
PTO, Holidays, 401k
Company
Budget Car and Truck Rental of Wichita
The Wichita Landsmen, LLC is an Independent licensee of Budget Rent A Car System dba Budget Car and Truck Rental of Wichita.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase