Lot Driver - ADESA Hoffman Estates

Carvana•Hoffman Estates, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lot Driver operates motor vehicles on and off the premises to transport, pick up, and deliver vehicles in support of auction activities. The role involves safely moving, staging, and parking vehicles in the correct lot areas to support the flow of vehicles through the car auction. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a pay range of $17 to $17.50 per hour. The position requires a clean background and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. The driver must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform light to medium physical work. The role is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including temperature changes, weather, slightly elevated noise, and minor atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, and dust. ADESA will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.
Must have a clean driving record and pass a complete background check.
Basic computer skills are required.
Must be able to work outdoors under any type of weather conditions.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to meet the position's light to medium physical activity requirements, including frequent standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, and talking; running, jumping, yelling, or other rapid or forceful movement may be needed in emergencies.
Must meet visual acuity requirements that include color vision, depth perception, and field of vision comparable to those defined for clerical, administrative, and machine operator positions.

Responsibilities

Drive vehicles to and from designated areas and pick up or deliver vehicles, following auction driving rules and road rules while using courteous and defensive driving practices.
Drive assigned vehicles through auction lanes on sale day.
Verify vehicle identification numbers (VINs) for vehicles being picked up or delivered against transportation requests.
Line up and park vehicles in the correct order as directed by the Lot Manager, Team Leader, or designated supervisor.
Inflate tires and jump-start vehicles using a battery box and air tank when necessary.
Fill the gas tank when a vehicle is out of gas.
Assist customers, including dealers and account representatives, as well as coworkers, as needed.
Perform a walk-around inspection of each vehicle before moving it and note any damage.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as assigned.