What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arizona Bus Center - Estimator position at Reading Truck?
How You Will Make an Impact
An Arizona Bus Center (ABC) Estimator is responsible for creating customer-ready quotations and buildable orders for the school bus 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 school bus. The Estimator will utilize technical knowledge to meet customer specifications, determine total cost and selling price, and create accurate quotes and work orders. ABC Estimators work closely with Sales, Purchasing and Manufacturer.
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
- 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 an accurate design for our customers
- Create a complete bill of material including documented labor hours that ensures an accurate total estimated cost for the job
- 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 bus equipment is preferred
- 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
- Excellent organizational skills
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. 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
- 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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