Lot Operations Specialist I (Manheim)
About The Position
The Lot Operations Specialist I assists the Lot Operations team by managing vehicle check-ins, tracking inventory, and ensuring vehicles are properly staged for auction. The role involves directing transporters, tagging and relocating vehicles, capturing vehicle images when assigned to photography, and maintaining accurate information in tracking systems. It also requires coordination with other auction teams to support efficient vehicle movement and processing. The position is based at a specified Cox location and has no remote-work option. It is a day-shift role with no travel indicated. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test; the posting states that Cox Automotive does not currently test for marijuana pre-employment for this position.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED preferred, or less than two years of related experience.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Ability to drive vehicles with standard (manual) and automatic transmissions preferred.
- Basic mechanical knowledge, including handling flat tires, low fuel, and jump-starting vehicles.
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear; vision abilities must include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
- Ability to lift 1–15 pounds.
- Ability to walk long distances.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma/GED.
- Ability to drive vehicles with both standard (manual) and automatic transmissions.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate Lot Operations activities for an assigned location.
- Check in vehicles, affix required identification stickers and labels, and enter vehicle identification information into company computer and tracking systems.
- Capture and process electronic vehicle images and upload them with electronic condition reports when assigned to vehicle photography.
- Direct vehicle transporters to appropriate car drop zones.
- Periodically scan vehicles to verify assigned inventory.
- Ensure vehicles are arranged in the proper order for sale.
- Tag disabled vehicles and coordinate their movement from the staging area.
- Communicate with other auction teams to coordinate staging efforts.
- Enter vehicle data into computer and data-management systems.
- Monitor vehicle movement through processing within the assigned quadrant.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Benefits
- Health care insurance, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement planning, including a 401(k).
- Paid days off, which may include sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
