Lot Assistant - ADESA San Antonio

Carvana•San Antonio, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

ADESA, a Carvana-owned company, operates in over 50 locations throughout the US. Our auto auctions provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair, reconditioning, and auction remarketing. Many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America. We work in a service industry and embrace a “we” versus “I” culture. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do. We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! This role reports to the Lot Manager or other designated manager and assists with outside functions to support lot movements and general operations to support auction activities before, during, and after sale day.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license that meets the requirements.
Able to safely drive a variety of make/model/sizes of vehicles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with computer systems and applications.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Automotive/auction experience preferred.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Hardworking, motivated team player.
Team player who can collaborate well with multiple departments, customers and vendors.
Strong customer service skills.
Proven ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
Proven ability to manage deliverables and metrics against aggressive targets and timelines.

Responsibilities

Assist in assuring vehicle inventory is in the proper designated areas of the lot or shops.
Apply appropriate numbering and tagging for lot and shop identification.
Locate, number and move vehicles to designated area on the Lot.
Confirm vehicle mileage, make year and VIN.
Communicate with shop and operations teams to ensure an efficient flow of inventory from vehicle check in, inspections, shops and auction sale line until vehicle is checked out.
Assist with physical inventory on a periodic basis.
Use electronic devices to scan inventory and record movement of vehicles on property.
Flag vehicles, add final stickers, mark numbers on windshield and place on spot for the sale.
Take photos of vehicles as needed.
Track missing units and assist with locating vehicles for customers.
Use PC to look up vehicle information and update vehicle data.
May ensure arbitrated units are restocked into inventory and proper announcements are made.
May identify and add/verify vehicle announcements and reports are accurate for pre-sale.
May make basic vehicle diagnostic determinations to determine if a vehicle needs to be moved to the Mechanic Shop.
May operate gas dollies, lock out tools, or jump packs.
May coordinate a sale lane on sale day.
Any other duties assigned by the designated manager.