Reading Truck
Reading Truck Equipment Estimator
As a Reading Truck Equipment (RTE) Estimator, you will create customer‑ready quotations and buildable orders for the truck equipment division, assisting 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. RTE Estimators work closely with Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering.
Responsibilities
Process all requests for quotes provided by the outside sales team to define equipment cost, freight, selling 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 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 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 and involve as appropriate to ensure a smooth flow of information on all bills of material.
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.
Company Overview 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!
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life.
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match.
Paid Parental Leave.
Tuition Reimbursement.
10 Paid Holidays.
Paid Training and Development Programs.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing – Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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.
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.
To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/
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Responsibilities
Process all requests for quotes provided by the outside sales team to define equipment cost, freight, selling 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 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 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 and involve as appropriate to ensure a smooth flow of information on all bills of material.
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.
Company Overview 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!
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life.
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match.
Paid Parental Leave.
Tuition Reimbursement.
10 Paid Holidays.
Paid Training and Development Programs.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing – Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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.
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.
To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/
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