Estimator, Engineering

How You Will Make an Impact
A Reading Truck Equipment (RTB) Estimator is responsible for creating customer-ready quotations and buildable orders for the truck equipment division. The Estimator will assist in the sales process through the accurate and expeditious specifying and pricing of product to enable the production of safe, profitable and high-quality work trucks. The Estimator will utilize technical knowledge to meet customer specifications, determine total cost and selling price, and create accurate quotes and work orders.

RTB Estimators work closely with Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering.

The Nuts and Bolts

Process all requests for quotes provided by the outside sales team to define equipment cost, freight, sell price and lead time for each opportunity
Research previous build data including actual material, labor, work interruption reports and customer feedback in the creation of quotations
Investigate options for each specification using supplier catalogs, websites, and other sources to verify the cost and lead-time in the quote
Utilize the preferred supplier network to build quotations and contact suppliers directly for price concessions on larger opportunities
Assist the sales department with technical inquiries to facilitate accurate design for our customers
Communicate directly with customers when required to clarify specifications or explain exceptions to their request
Create a complete bill of material including documented labor hours that ensures an accurate total estimated cost for the job
Develop working relationships with Purchasing and Engineering and involve as appropriate to ensure a smooth flow of information on all material bills.
Complete quotes in a timely manner, continually updating the system and the sales representative if delays are anticipated
Become adept at all systems required to perform the tasks
Maintain current price and specification data for all key suppliers

Required Credentials

Minimum three (3) years of experience in product estimating, purchasing, or a related field
Engineering, drafting, or operations experience in truck equipment is preferred
Manufacturing industry or background experience preferred

Effective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to read and understand truck specifications and engineering drawings
Ability to manage multiple projects in a busy environment with urgent deadlines
Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

How We Make an Impact
At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards
We offer big company perks with small company culture:

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Tools Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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