Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Lot Operations Specialist II

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 $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.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Organize and maintain vehicles in the quadrant by ensuring they have been scanned into the quadrant. Scan vehicles in assigned quadrants a minimum of once a day.Verify that the proper stickers are places in the proper location and vehicle marking is correct.Ensure that sale vehicles are properly received and scanned, and correctly moved to the next staging area.Make certain vehicles are properly aligned and positioned to ensure a continuous flow of vehicles through the sale. Ensure that vehicles are parked in assigned lots and in proper order for the sale.Make sure disabled vehicles are moved out of the way, and that all vehicles flagged for work are moved in a timely manner.Assist in vehicle movement as necessary to ensure a smooth operational flow. Communicate with various departments to ensure proper vehicle movement is made (i.e., sale ready or recon ready). Follow up on outstanding vehicle approval processes in communication with account Coordinator and account representative as needed.Obtain and utilize thorough understanding of vehicle check-in process, work order process flow, routing label, and overall lot layouts.Partner with lane leaders in setting up pre and post sales inventory.Act as a lane leader when needed.Manage all vehicles within quadrant.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 manager or supervisor, i.e., organize/stage sale cars after the sale, transport drivers to various lots to pick up vehicles, etc.Start and stage units for moving crews to take.Locate and scan vehicles that have not been tracked in several days.

Qualifications:

Preferred-

6 months auction or driving experience preferred.Basic computer skills required. Knowledge of portable terminal (PT), BRICK, and Toughbook preferred.Ability to multi-task and be well organized.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout preferred.Knowledge of LDM preferred.Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying (i.e., flat tires, low gas, jump starting vehicles.)Required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear, vision abilities required to include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.Must be able to walk long distance.

Work Environment:

Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level.

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

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.

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, 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.