Lot Assistant - ADESA New Stanton

ADESA•New Stanton, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

ADESA, a Carvana-owned company, operates over 50 locations across the US, providing a wide array of vehicle services including repair, reconditioning, and auction remarketing. Our inventory is vast, and we foster a "we" versus "I" culture. The industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive. ADESA is poised for significant expansion with investments in facilities, sales growth, and inventory. We are seeking motivated individuals to join us on this journey. Reporting to the Lead Lot Operations or a designated manager, this role supports outside functions for lot movements and general operations before, during, and after sale days. Key responsibilities include assisting on the lot, driving service trucks, lot tow trucks (non-DOT), and forklifts to maintain accurate inventory flow and ensure vehicle readiness.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred
Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license that meets the requirements
Able to safely drive a variety of vehicle makes, models, and sizes, including tow trucks, forklifts, and the service truck
Automotive or auction experience preferred
Proficiency with computer systems and applications
Obtain and maintain forklift certification
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to perform Light to Medium Physical Work including constant standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling.
Ability to perform potential running, jumping, yelling, or other rapid or forceful movement in emergencies.
Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception, and field of vision comparable to definitions for Clerical, Administrative, and Machine Operators (including inspection) positions.

Responsibilities

Support lot operations by preparing and staging vehicles for sale, including stickering (run and customer stickers), marking vehicles on the spot, moving vehicles using a lot tow truck or forklift, and operating the service truck to support the driver team.
Scan the lot and use electronic devices to record the movement of vehicles on the property.
Assist with vehicle readiness tasks such as jumping vehicles and adding fluids (gas, water, etc), adding air to tires, and verifying vehicle status while maintaining accurate lot organization.
Handle the removal of personal property from vehicles.
Communicate with shop and operations teams to ensure an efficient flow of inventory from vehicle check-in to the auction sale line.
Provide customer service support and coordinate with administrative teams to ensure efficient execution of sale day activities.
Confirm vehicle mileage, make year, and VIN to ensure accurate record-keeping.
Maintain work areas to ensure a safe environment and report any incidents or hazards to the designated manager.
Perform any other duties assigned by the designated manager.