Crew Lead Driver (Manheim)

Cox Communications•Elkridge, MD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Cox Automotive is seeking a Crew Lead Driver to join their Vehicle Operations team. This role involves orienting and instructing new drivers, directing work, managing vehicle flow, and ensuring timely transportation of employees and vehicles. The Crew Lead Driver will also be responsible for daily maintenance of company vehicles and demonstrating a strong commitment to safety. This position requires leading a team by example, enforcing company policies, and contributing to the efficiency and quality of work at the location.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field.
Safe driver's needed; valid driver's license required.
Must work at a specified Cox location.
Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

Any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; OR 5 years' experience in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Orient and instruct new drivers regarding their job duties and assist supervisor in assigning and directing the work of employees.
Communicate with supervisor or manager to assure proper flow of vehicles and maintain log of stock numbers for each vehicle moved and its lot location.
Communicate schedules and assignments to the crew members.
Manage vans and transport drivers to locations.
Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of employees and vehicles by transporting them according to schedule to their proper work destinations.
Shuttle employees to and from auxiliary parking lots on sale days; provide transportation to employees parking inventoried vehicles at remote sites.
Pick-up and drop-off employees and other Auction personnel to/from the Auction, parking lots, dealerships, customer locations/businesses, and other locations.
Perform daily maintenance and routine checks of the van and clean and service the vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
Work in cooperation with Market Safety Manager in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
Work with manager to review work volumes, plan and continuously monitor staffing levels to ensure efficiency, quality work product, and effective customer service; review departmental performance against key performance indicators and metrics and develop and execute strategies for improvement.
Effectively leads the team at the location by setting an example in behavior, championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
Enforce all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Benefits

Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)