Lot Assistant - ADESA Fountain

Carvana•Fountain, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

ADESA, a Carvana-owned company, operates in over 50 locations throughout the US, providing a wide array of vehicle services including repair, reconditioning, and auction remarketing. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive. We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! This role reports to the Lead Lot Operations or other designated manager and will assist with outside functions to support lot movements and general operations before, during, and after sale day. In this role, you will assist on the lot, including driving the service truck, lot tow truck (non-DOT), and forklift, to ultimately 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
To be able to do your job at ADESA, you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Team player who can collaborate well with multiple departments, customers, and vendors.
Strong customer service skills.
Proven ability to multitask while maintaining strict attention to detail.
Proven ability to manage deliverables and metrics against aggressive targets and timelines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle outside conditions.
Effective interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication.

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.