Automotive Estimator/Auditor II

Cox Communications•Bordentown, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, the Estimator II provides estimation services for assigned auction areas. The role prepares accurate reconditioning estimates for body, detail, and mechanic services; communicates estimates to maintenance, reconditioning, and other teams to initiate work; and partners with procurement and purchasing staff to ensure accurate pricing of required parts and supplies. The Estimator II monitors repair status, completion timelines, transportation, and customer communications related to approved estimates, maintains repair and reconditioning records, and completes required paperwork. The position requires visibly demonstrating a commitment to safety by following safety and health procedures, modeling safe behavior, and participating in Safety Excellence activities. This is an individual-contributor role with no remote-work option; the employee must work at a specified Cox location. The role has a day shift and no travel. Compensation is $20.00–$30.00 per hour, with the possibility of additional commission and/or incentive compensation. A pre-employment drug test is required; the company currently does not test for marijuana for this position, though it maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field; or a degree or certification beyond high school and 1 year of experience; or 5 years of experience in a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship are not available.

Responsibilities

Provide estimation services for assigned auction area(s).
Prepare accurate reconditioning estimates for body, detail, and mechanic services.
Communicate estimates to maintenance, reconditioning, and other teams to initiate work.
Coordinate with procurement and purchasing staff to ensure accurate pricing of parts and supplies required by estimates.
Monitor repair status, completion timelines, transportation, and customer communications related to approved reconditioning estimates.
Maintain records of repair and reconditioning details and complete necessary paperwork.
Follow safety and health procedures and model safe behaviors.
Participate in and support safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.

Benefits

Referral bonuses, including at least $1,000 for each eligible technician referral.
Competitive pay.
30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays effective in year one for full-time employees, with up to 44 paid days off as tenure increases.
Healthcare benefits from day one, with multiple plan options; one employee-only plan may be free if the employee participates in the health screening program.
10 days of free child or senior care through a complimentary Care.com membership.
401(k) retirement plan with up to an 8% company match.
Up to $1,500 in free tools for new auto technicians.
Career development through Cox Auto University training, GED reimbursement opportunities, and free ASE training and certification.
Flexible work schedules with overtime opportunities.
Employee discounts on items including cars, computers, and continuing education.
At least 16 hours of paid time off per month and seven paid holidays per calendar year.
Additional paid leave may include bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteer, military, and parental leave.
Health care insurance options may include medical, dental, and vision coverage.