Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Vehicle Operations

Lot Operations Specialist II

Individual ContributorNo remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

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Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $14.71 - $22.12/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

● Train new drivers and help them find their place on your tight-knit team.

● Coach and monitor all drivers on safety procedures.

● Make sure each auction is adequately staffed and assist in communicating schedules and assignments.

● Keep an auction day playbook with each Manheim vehicle stock number and lot location, ensuring each vehicle is where it should be when it needs to be.

● Collaborate with your lot manager and zone administrators to move vehicles and people to ensure each auction operates like a well-oiled high-performance engine, purring smoothly, safely, and without incident.

● Transport drivers, customers, and employees to locations as needed and on schedule.

● Perform daily van maintenance, including cleaning, and routine oil changes and upkeep, on vans.

Qualifications:

Minimum:
● High school diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field.

OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline.

OR 5 years' experience in a related field

● Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

● Ability to drive automatic and standard transmission vehicles.

● Basic mechanical experience (changing flat tires, checking fluids, jump-starting vehicles, etc.).

● Overtime may be required on occasion.

 Preferred:
● 6 months auction or driving experience.

● General knowledge of automotive lot layouts and auction operations.

● Knowledge of local roads, hotels, airports, and restaurants as you could potentially shuttle customers around the immediate area of our auction lot.

Physical Requirements:

● Able to lift at least 15 lbs.

● This is a physically demanding, fast-paced job in a chaotic environment. You’ll need to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, reach, hear, and talk for extended times.

● Ability to work in varying weather conditions, tolerate elevated noise levels and ongoing car exhaust fumes.

● Vision: ability to see close, distance, color variations, depth perception, and adjust focus.

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. 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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.