Body Shop Estimator II

Cox Communications•Dallas, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we’re hiring an Estimator II. This role provides estimation services for an assigned auction area or areas. The Estimator II provides accurate reconditioning estimates for body, detail, and mechanic services. They communicate estimates to maintenance, reconditioning, and other teams as required to initiate work. This role works with procurement/purchasing staff to ensure accurate pricing of parts and supplies required by estimates. The Estimator II monitors repair status, completion timelines, transportation, and customer communications related to approved reconditioning estimates. They also keep records of repair/reconditioning details and complete necessary paperwork. This role visibly demonstrates a commitment to safety by following all safety and health procedures and modeling related behaviors. They actively participate in and support 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.

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 a commitment to safety by following all safety and health procedures and modeling related behaviors.
Actively participates in and supports all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence

Benefits

Referral bonuses (the amount varies based on job type). You’ll earn at least $1K for each new eligible technician referral you provide.
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 our 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.
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Employees are also eligible for 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)