Automotive Estimator

Job Description

Hourly base pay rate is $18.22 - $27.36 per hour. Must work at a specified Cox location; no remote option.

This position generates accurate and timely estimates for reconditioning services offered to all internal and external auction customers.

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

• 1+ years of auto experience.
• Provide accurate reconditioning estimates for mechanical and body services.
• Work with multiple vendors to locate 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.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, clients, and team members.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record; ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, independently.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities required: close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular exposure to weather conditions, fumes, and noise.

SMCOX Drug Testing:
To be employed in this role, a candidate must clear a pre‑employment drug test. Cox does not currently administer a marijuana test for this position, but the company is a drug‑free workplace; possession, use, or being under the influence of illegal drugs during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles is prohibited.

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Additional paid time off: 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. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

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.