Body Shop Estimator II

Cox Enterprises•Dallas, TX

1d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we’re hiring an Automotive Estimator II. Think you’ve got what it takes? Apply today! This role provides estimation services for an assigned auction area or areas. It involves providing accurate reconditioning estimates for body, detail, and mechanic services, and communicating these estimates to maintenance, reconditioning, and other teams as required to initiate work. The estimator will work with procurement/purchasing staff to ensure accurate pricing of parts and supplies, monitor repair status, completion timelines, transportation, and customer communications related to approved reconditioning estimates. Additionally, the role requires keeping records of repair/reconditioning details and completing necessary paperwork. A strong commitment to safety is essential, demonstrated by following all safety and health procedures and modeling related behaviors, as well as actively participating in and supporting all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.

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.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

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Responsibilities

Provides estimation services for an assigned auction area or areas.
Provides accurate reconditioning estimates for body, detail, and mechanic services.
Communicates estimates to maintenance, reconditioning, and other teams as required to initiate work.
Works with procurement/purchasing staff to ensure accurate pricing of parts and supplies required by estimates.
Monitors repair status, completion timelines, transportation, and customer communications related to approved reconditioning estimates.
Keeps records of repair/reconditioning details and completes necessary paperwork.
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

Referral bonuses (amounts vary by job type). Earn at least $1K for each new eligible technician referral.
Competitive pay
30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays (effective year 1) for full-time employees.
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.
Up to $1.5K in free tools for new auto techs.
Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more!
Flexible work schedules with overtime opportunities.
Great coworkers who love being part of a team.
Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.
Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).