Automotive Estimator II (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises

6d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Estimator II
At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we’re hiring an Estimator II. Think you’ve got what it takes? Apply today!
Benefits You might be asking “what’s in it for me?” Great question. Here’s a taste of the benefits we offer: 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays (effective year 1) for full-time employees because we know you need time to recharge. Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job. Pay Range: $19.52 - $29.23 Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee only plan could be FREE, if you participate in our health screening program. At Cox, we believe in being transparent – please click on the link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more about our remarkable healthcare benefits. 10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership. Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match. Great coworkers who love being part of a team. Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education. Tuition reimbursement for college and higher education.
What You’ll Do Builds positive relationships with assigned clients, examines recon vehicles to ensure standards and quality, completes estimates for reconditioning services to improve vehicle value, coordinates and approves reconditioning services, and conducts condition report and imaging audits to reduce the risk of policy loss and goodwill expenses. Provide accurate reconditioning estimates for body, detail, and mechanical services, coordinating approvals and monitoring completion timelines to ensure quality and efficiency. Understands repairability of panels including PDR, body repairs, body lines, and panels that require rivets and adhesive bonding Competent in determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts Proficient in taking photos to support estimate items for quicker processing Understanding of vehicles and parts that require recalibrations and functionality resets Understanding of types of wheels and repairability including chrome, chrome clad, machine finish, steel, and painted wheels Understanding of previous repairs including hidden damage, cracked bonding, filler, welds, caulking, clamp marks, pull areas, paint, inner panel color match and scratches versus paint cracks Demonstrate strong knowledge of vehicle condition data, including previous repairs and frame damage, and ensure adherence to Cox and client SLA standards. Communicates estimates for maintenance, repairs, and reconditioning of motor vehicles. Monitors repair status, completion timelines, transportation and customer communications related to approved reconditioning estimates. Keeps records of repair / reconditioning details and completes necessary SLA audits. Oversees and monitors retail inventory to identify bottlenecks in the reconditioning process Maintains accurate record-keeping systems in RPP and communicates all concerns directly to management Visibly demonstrates safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participates in and support all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence Who You Are You know how to get things done and your work ethic speaks for itself — plus, your eye for detail is unmatched. Here’s what else you’ll bring to the table: Sign on for great opportunities and experiences. Apply today!

Requirements

• A high school diploma/GED and 3 years of experience in a related field; or any degree/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.
• Experience in CCC One preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organizational skills
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs (e.g. tools, equipment).
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
• The ability to drive standard, automatic and electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Builds positive relationships with assigned clients, examines recon vehicles to ensure standards and quality, completes estimates for reconditioning services to improve vehicle value, coordinates and approves reconditioning services, and conducts condition report and imaging audits to reduce the risk of policy loss and goodwill expenses.
• Provide accurate reconditioning estimates for body, detail, and mechanical services, coordinating approvals and monitoring completion timelines to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Understands repairability of panels including PDR, body repairs, body lines, and panels that require rivets and adhesive bonding
• Competent in determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts
• Proficient in taking photos to support estimate items for quicker processing
• Understanding of vehicles and parts that require recalibrations and functionality resets
• Understanding of types of wheels and repairability including chrome, chrome clad, machine finish, steel, and painted wheels
• Understanding of previous repairs including hidden damage, cracked bonding, filler, welds, caulking, clamp marks, pull areas, paint, inner panel color match and scratches versus paint cracks
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of vehicle condition data, including previous repairs and frame damage, and ensure adherence to Cox and client SLA standards.
• Communicates estimates for maintenance, repairs, and reconditioning of motor vehicles.
• Monitors repair status, completion timelines, transportation and customer communications related to approved reconditioning estimates.
• Keeps records of repair / reconditioning details and completes necessary SLA audits.
• Oversees and monitors retail inventory to identify bottlenecks in the reconditioning process
• Maintains accurate record-keeping systems in RPP and communicates all concerns directly to management
• Visibly demonstrates safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Actively participates in and support all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence

Benefits

• 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays (effective year 1) for full-time employees because we know you need time to recharge.
• Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job.
• Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee only plan could be FREE, if you participate in our health screening program.
• 10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.
• Great coworkers who love being part of a team.
• Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.
• Tuition reimbursement for college and higher education.

What This Job Offers

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