Reconditioning Estimator I

Cox Enterprises; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises in Belcamp, MD is seeking a detail-oriented estimator to generate accurate reconditioning estimates for auto mechanical and body services. You will evaluate damages, color matching, and blending requirements to prepare quotes for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include using estimating tools, documenting damages for client visibility, and coordinating with vendors to source parts while maintaining safety and timely communication with management.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of auto experience.
• Provide accurate reconditioning estimates for mechanical and body services across dealer, rental, and retail customers.
• Coordinate with multiple vendors to locate parts based on price and time frames.
• Work with Procurement/Purchasing to ensure accurate pricing of parts and supplies.
• Maintain timely estimates and communicate status to clients.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow Safety Excellence programs and report unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clearly and accurately create vehicle repair estimates based on damages, paint, color match, and blending procedures.
• Utilize estimating tools to provide precise estimates.
• Document damages in the estimating tool to provide client visibility.
• Adhere to company safety standards and report unsafe conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job description

This position generates 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

• Clearly and accurately create vehicle repair estimates based on damages, paint, color match, and blending procedures.
• Able to utilize estimating tools to provide an accurate estimate.
• Document damages in the estimating tool to provide visibility to the client.
• Adheres to all company safety standards and reports any unsafe conditions through appropriate channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualification

• 1+ years of auto experience
• Provide accurate reconditioning estimates for mechanical and body services. Estimates will include, but not be limited to, commercial, dealer, rental, and retail customers, as well as any lot or internal damage.
• Work with multiple vendors to locate the parts that best fit our clients' needs based on pricing and time frames.
• Work with Procurement/Purchasing staff to ensure accurate pricing of parts and supplies required for estimates.
• Monitor repair status, completion timelines, 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.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, clients, and team members
• 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.
• Ability to work independently
• 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 the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular exposure to weather conditions, fumes, and noise.