Auto Auction Zone Administrator II (Manheim)

Cox Automotive • Matteson, IL

53d • $16 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 with a clean driving record; safe driving skills required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions .
• Basic mechanical knowledge (e.g., identifying flat tires, low fuel, jump-starting vehicles).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency for dashboards and inventory tracking.
• Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift 1-15 pounds .

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain vehicle placement within assigned zones according to established standards.
• Utilize dashboards and supervisor guidance to make staging and move decisions.
• Ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles to proper destinations, minimizing multiple drop-off points.
• Confirm vehicle operability, engage service or tow support for inoperable units.
• Label vehicles accurately for sale and routing to eliminate redundant labeling steps.
• Communicate inventory status and prioritize moves based on operational needs.
• Orient and instruct new drivers; assist in assigning and directing work.
• Communicate schedules and assignments to team members; serve as lane leader and or starter on sale days.
• Coordinate move requirements with lot manager/supervisor and Recon Management.
• Manage van operations, including transporting drivers and employees to designated locations.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of transport vehicles.
• Champion safety by following all health and safety procedures and modeling compliance.
• Collaborate with management to monitor staffing levels, review performance metrics, and implement improvement strategies.
• Enforce company policies and ensure respectful treatment of all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned, may require overtime based on business needs.
• Support manager in coordination of the lot department
• Assisting in the coordination of sale day (i.e, driving, working on the lanes, setting up lanes for sales, etc.)
• Assisting customers in locating their vehicles
• Working on the lot with and by yourself in staging out vehicles for bulk vans to grab
• Scanning cars, you stage to a location using the TC-58.
• Finding lost vehicles
• Using TC-58 to look up vehicle information.
• Assist customers with answering any questions regarding their vehicle or paperwork.

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.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees