Lot Driver - ADESA Akron

Carvana•Akron, NY

4d•$17 - $18•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, and performs Lot Assistant duties. The role safely moves, stages, and parks vehicles in the appropriate lot areas to support auction operations. It works closely with the ADESA operations team to keep wholesale vehicles properly located and moving through auction processes, and interacts professionally with customers and coworkers. The position works Monday through Friday, with hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 or 5:30 PM. It requires working outdoors in varying weather and seasonal conditions, as well as in some indoor environments. The physical activity level ranges from light to medium work. Applicants must be at least 18, have a valid driver's license and clean driving record, and pass a background check. Basic computer skills and the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English are required. A clean background and driving record are specified. ADESA makes reasonable accommodations for qualified people with disabilities. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.
A clean driving record is required.
A clean background is required; hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.
Basic computer skills are required.
Must be able to work outdoors in any type of weather and seasonal conditions.
Must be able to work independently and show initiative.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to perform light to medium physical work, including frequent standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, and talking; running, jumping, yelling, or other rapid or forceful movement may be needed in emergencies.
Visual acuity must include color vision, depth perception, and field of vision comparable to those required for clerical, administrative, and machine operator (including inspection) positions.

Nice To Haves

Ability to drive a standard-shift transmission.

Responsibilities

Drive vehicles to and from designated areas and pick up or deliver vehicles while following auction driving rules and road laws and using courteous, defensive driving practices.
Drive assigned vehicles through auction lanes on sale days, including campers/RVs and heavy trucks.
Verify vehicle identification numbers (VINs) against transportation requests for vehicles being picked up or delivered.
Line up and park vehicles in the order and locations directed by the Lot Manager, Team Leader, or designated supervisor.
Inflate tires and jump-start vehicles with a battery box and air tank when necessary, and refuel vehicles that are out of gas.
Assist dealers, account representatives, coworkers, and other customers as needed.
Perform a walk-around inspection before moving each vehicle and note any damage.
Move vehicles between operational staging areas and keep vehicles in the proper areas of the lot.
Use electronic devices and AuctionTrac, Cargo, and AMS tracking 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 parked appropriately for sale day.
Identify sold vehicles, locate and mark them, and move them to lot staging areas.
Monitor customers previewing vehicles onsite to ensure they follow Vehicle Preview procedures.
Interact with external customers professionally and in a sales-oriented manner.
Drive a snow plow as needed.
Communicate problems with vehicles and customer requests for assistance to SAS staff, lot support personnel, and management.
Monitor lot conditions, vehicle locations, and sale cadence proactively to facilitate vehicle movement.