Lot Assistant - ADESA Boise

Carvana•Boise, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lot Assistant supports lot movements and general operations before, during, and after sale day. Reporting to the Lead Lot Operations or another designated manager, the role assists with vehicle staging, movement, readiness, inventory tracking, and sale-day activities. It involves working outdoors and driving the service truck, non-DOT lot tow truck, and forklift to help maintain accurate inventory flow and prepare vehicles for sale.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must 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.
Obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Proficiency with computer systems and applications.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle outside conditions.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with multiple departments, customers, and vendors.
Ability to multitask with strict attention to detail and manage deliverables and metrics against aggressive targets and timelines.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Automotive or auction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and stage vehicles for sale, including applying run and customer stickers and marking vehicles on the spot.
Move vehicles using a lot tow truck or forklift and operate the service truck to support the driver team.
Scan the lot and use electronic devices to record vehicle movements on the property.
Assist with vehicle readiness by jumping vehicles, adding fluids, adding air to tires, and verifying vehicle status.
Maintain accurate lot organization and remove personal property from vehicles.
Communicate with shop and operations teams to support inventory flow from vehicle check-in to the auction sale line.
Provide customer service support and coordinate with administrative teams for sale-day activities.
Confirm vehicle mileage, model year, make, and VIN for accurate record-keeping.
Maintain safe work areas and report incidents or hazards to the designated manager.
Perform other duties assigned by the designated manager.