Lot Operations Specialist I (Manheim)

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Lot Operations Specialist I

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $13.37 - $20.00/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.

Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for the coordination of auction vehicles running in a chronological order and delegating various responsibilities between drivers, jump start/battery persons, and push trucks following department policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure all required equipment is ready and in proper working condition.

• Conduct presale walks to identify missing vehicles, overflow areas, inoperable vehicles and any other lane changes. Ensure vehicles within assigned lane are parked and ready for sale in a timely manner.

• Maintain the run list indicating vehicles with no keys, late vehicle entries, and/or late number changes.

• Coordinate and monitor re-runs or vehicles ran out of sequence.

• Handle customer and dealer inquiries and concerns.

• Conduct pre-sale meeting with drivers identifying driver return routes, overflow areas, and other changes in the lane.

• Oversee lane coordination to maintain the continuous flow of traffic to the block. Direct traffic and work with supervisor to reassign drivers as needed to ensure smooth operational flow.

• Monitor traffic identifying potential traffic blockage and stalled vehicles.

• Direct drivers on vehicle assignments.

• Oversee parking sold vehicles and re-parking non-sold vehicles.

• Report theft, lot damage, or any safety concerns to management.

• Pull and maintain the keys for any unsafe vehicles and report to management immediately.

• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.

• Generally, less than 2 years of experience.

• 1 year of customer service experience required.

• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective verbal communication and customer service skills.

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Exhibit strong leadership skills.

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (tools, equipment).

Work Environment:

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Drug Testing

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.

Benefits

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.

About Us

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, p