Automotive Estimator/Auditor II Specialist

Cox Automotive; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Vote time off

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Mount Juliet, TN is seeking an estimates specialist to generate accurate reconditioning estimates for body, detail, and mechanic services for internal and external auction customers.

You will coordinate with procurement to price parts, present estimates in required formats, and monitor timelines while maintaining safety standards. A valid driver’s license and prior estimating experience are needed, with an hourly wage of $18.17–$27.31.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have administrative experience.
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of collision and/or mechanical estimating experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Effective verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Basic leadership skills preferred.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities including color perception.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate reconditioning estimates for body, detail and mechanic services.
• Communicate estimates in required formats to meet customer expectations.
• Work with Procurement/Purchasing to assure accurate pricing of parts and supplies.
• Monitor repair status, timelines, transportation and communications related to estimates.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in Safety Excellence activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Collision estimating

Mechanical estimating

Driver's license

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is responsible for generating accurate and timely estimates for reconditioning services offered to all internal and external auction customers. These estimates are to be generated using formats and pricing defined by management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate reconditioning estimates for body, detail and mechanic (including PSI) services. Estimates will include but not be limited to, commercial, dealer, rental and retail customers as well as any lot or internal damage.
• Communicate estimates in required formats (i.e., electronic, email, written, etc.) required to meet all internal and external customer expectations.
• Work with Procurement/Purchasing staff to assure accurate pricing of parts and supplies required for estimates.
• Monitor repair status, completion timelines, transportation and customer communications related to approved reconditioning estimates, as directed by management.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have administrative experience
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of collision and/or mechanical estimating experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Effective verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Basic leadership skills preferred.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (e.g. tools, equipment).
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

SMCOX

USD 18.17 - 27.31 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $18.17 - $27.31/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:

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets