Lot Driver - ADESA Akron

Carvana•Akron, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lot Driver operates motor vehicles on and off ADESA Akron premises to transport, pick up, and deliver vehicles in support of auction activities, and performs Lot Assistant duties. The role helps keep vehicles moving through auction processes and positioned in the appropriate areas for sale day. Drivers work with the ADESA operations team, customers, and management, and use electronic devices and auction tracking tools to locate and update vehicle locations. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 or 5:30 PM, and pays $17.00–$17.50 per hour. It requires outdoor work in all types of weather and seasonal conditions, and may involve driving campers/RVs, heavy trucks, and a snow plow as needed. A clean background and valid driver’s license with a clean driving record are required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
Clean driving record and clean background are required.
Basic computer skills are required.
Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions and seasonal conditions.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to work independently and show initiative.

Nice To Haves

Ability to drive a standard-shift transmission.

Responsibilities

Safely move, stage, and park vehicles in the correct lot areas to support auction operations.
Drive vehicles to and from designated areas, pick up and deliver vehicles, and drive assigned vehicles through auction lanes on sale day while following auction rules and road-safety practices.
Drive campers/RVs and heavy trucks, and operate a snow plow as needed.
Verify vehicle identification numbers against transportation requests for vehicles being picked up or delivered.
Line up and park vehicles in the order directed by the Lot Manager, Team Leader, or designated supervisor.
Inflate tires, jump-start vehicles using a battery box and air tank, and fill vehicle gas tanks when needed.
Perform a walk-around inspection before moving each vehicle and note any damage.
Move vehicles between operational staging areas and work with operations staff to ensure vehicles are in the correct lot locations.
Use electronic devices and AuctionTrac, Cargo, and AMS tools to track vehicles and update their locations.
Locate missing vehicles and ensure vehicles registered for weekly sales are located, moved through auction processes, and positioned for sale day.
Identify sold vehicles, locate and mark them, and move them to staging areas.
Monitor external dealers and other customers previewing vehicles to ensure they follow vehicle preview procedures.
Interact professionally and in a sales-oriented manner with external customers; assist dealers, account representatives, and co-workers as needed.
Communicate with SAS staff, lot support personnel, and management about problem vehicles and customer requests for assistance.
Monitor lot conditions, vehicle locations, and sale cadence to proactively facilitate lot movement.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as assigned.