Auto Estimator II, Manheim Riverside

Cox Enterprises; Riverside (CA); In loco; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

401(k)

Descrizione del lavoro

Cox Automotive – Manheim, USA, is seeking an Estimator II to produce timely, precise reconditioning estimates for vehicles consigned for wholesale and retail clients. You will assess damage, document repairs, and secure client approvals using Manheim’s tools for consistency.

Responsibilities include coordinating with maintenance, vendors, and procurement to price and source parts, tracking progress, and maintaining records in compliance with policy.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years related experience; or higher degree with 1 year experience; or 5 years related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Vision abilities (near, distance, color, depth) and driving capability.

Mansioni

• Provide estimation services for assigned auction locations focusing on cosmetic and mechanical repairs.
• Deliver accurate and timely estimates for reconditioning work with proper documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance, reconditioning, vendor, and operations teams to initiate approved work.
• Work with vendors and parts suppliers to verify pricing, availability, and sourcing.
• Track repair progress and communicate updates to clients and internal teams.
• Maintain detailed records of estimates, approvals, and completed work per policy.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and participate in safety initiatives.
• Support process improvements through team huddles and safety activities.

Conoscenze

Outlook

Word

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Physical ability

Vehicle operation

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Estimator/Auditor II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $21.83 - $32.79/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we’re hiring an Estimator II. Join a dynamic team where accuracy and efficiency drive client satisfaction. As an Estimator, you’ll be responsible for producing timely and precise estimates for reconditioning services on consigned vehicles for both wholesale and retail clients. You’ll assess vehicle damage, document recommended repairs, and collaborate with clients for approval. Estimates will be created using Manheim’s proprietary tools to ensure consistency and quality.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide estimation services for assigned auction locations, focusing on cosmetic (body) repairs and mechanical repairs to support client needs.
• Deliveraccurateandtimelyestimates for reconditioning work, ensuring proper documentation for both cosmetic and mechanical services.
• Collaborate with maintenance, reconditioning, vendor, and operations teams toinitiateapproved work and maintain smooth repair flow.
• Work closely with vendors, parts suppliers, and procurement/purchasingstaff to verifyaccuratepricing, availability, and sourcing of required parts and materials.
• Track repair progress,monitorcompletion timelines, and communicate updates with clients, transportation teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintaindetailed andaccuraterecords of repair estimates, approvals, and completed work in compliance with company policies.
• Demonstratea strong commitment to safety by adhering to all safety guidelines and modeling safe behaviors.
• Activelyparticipatein safety initiatives, team huddles, and process improvement 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:

Minimum:

• 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.
• Organizational skills
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs (e.g. tools, equipment)
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The ability to drivestandard,automatic andelectricvehicles.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

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.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells - or simply uses - cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

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.