Estimator - Reading Truck

A Reading Truck Equipment (RTE) 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 specification and pricing of products 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. RTE 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
• 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
• 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 to ensure a smooth flow of information on all bills of material
• Complete quotes promptly, continually updating the system and the sales representative if delays are anticipated
• Maintain current price and specification data for all key suppliers

Required Credentials

• Ability to read and understand truck specifications and engineering drawings
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a busy environment with urgent deadlines
• The ability to collaborate with a multi-department team
• 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
• High School diploma or GED, required
• Associate Degree OR Bachelor Degree, preferred

Travel :

• Minimal (10%-15%)

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.

For other career opportunities, please visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

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