Automotive Estimator/Auditor II

Cox Automotive; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits from day 1

401(k) with company match

Career growth through training

Overtime opportunities

Employee discounts

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Cox Automotive - USA in Bordentown, NJ is seeking an Estimator II to provide accurate reconditioning estimates for body, detail and mechanic services within an assigned auction area.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination; proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; and strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of related experience, or any degree/certification beyond high school with 1 year of experience, or 5 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test; Cox Automotive is a drug-free workplace.

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, timelines, transportation and customer communications related to approved estimates.
• Keeps records of repair/reconditioning details and completes necessary paperwork.
• Supports safety initiatives and follows health and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title

Estimator II

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Estimator/Auditor II

Employment 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 $20.00 - $30.00/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.

Benefits

• Referral bonuses: 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 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.

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 supports all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 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.

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