Automotive Estimator II (Manheim)

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 $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.

Job Description

Estimator II

At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we’re hiring an Estimator II. Think you’ve got what it takes? Apply today!

Benefits

You might be asking “what’s in it for me?” Great question. Here’s a taste of the benefits we offer:

• 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays (effective year 1) for full-time employees because we know you need time to recharge. Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job.  

• Pay Range: $19.52 - $29.23

• 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. 

• At Cox, we believe in being transparent – please click on the link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more about our remarkable healthcare benefits. 

• 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.  

• Great coworkers who love being part of a team. 

• Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education. 

• Tuition reimbursement for college and higher education.

What You’ll Do

• Builds positive relationships with assigned clients, examines recon vehicles to ensure standards and quality, completes estimates for reconditioning services to improve vehicle value, coordinates and approves reconditioning services, and conducts condition report and imaging audits to reduce the risk of policy loss and goodwill expenses. 

• Provide accurate reconditioning estimates for body, detail, and mechanical services, coordinating approvals and monitoring completion timelines to ensure quality and efficiency.

• Understands repairability of panels including PDR, body repairs, body lines, and panels that require rivets and adhesive bonding

• Competent in determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts

• Proficient in taking photos to support estimate items for quicker processing

• Understanding of vehicles and parts that require recalibrations and functionality resets

• Understanding of types of wheels and repairability including chrome, chrome clad, machine finish, steel, and painted wheels

• Understanding of previous repairs including hidden damage, cracked bonding, filler, welds, caulking, clamp marks, pull areas, paint, inner panel color match and scratches versus paint cracks

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of vehicle condition data, including previous repairs and frame damage, and ensure adherence to Cox and client SLA standards.

• Communicates estimates for maintenance, repairs, and reconditioning of motor vehicles.

• Monitors repair status, completion timelines, transportation and customer communications related to approved reconditioning estimates.

• Keeps records of repair / reconditioning details and completes necessary SLA audits.

• Oversees and monitors retail inventory to identify bottlenecks in the reconditioning process

• Maintains accurate record-keeping systems in RPP and communicates all concerns directly to management

• Visibly demonstrates safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.

• Actively participates in and support all safety 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 schoo