Lot Operations Specialist I - Porter (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises•Euless, TX

7d•$14 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Lot Operations Specialist I (Porter) is responsible for moving vehicles in and out of a canopy structure and assisting customers and coworkers while following company safety policies. The role works on-site at a Cox location and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It may require overtime as business needs dictate. The position involves driving vehicles through auction lanes and between designated areas on auction premises, as well as to and from customer dealerships and businesses. The Porter parks and lines up vehicles as directed, locates misplaced vehicles, and provides basic assistance to get vehicles operating, such as inflating tires or jump-starting vehicles. The role also includes notifying the appropriate staff when vehicles are inoperative or out of gas, assisting customers and coworkers, and participating in safety activities. The work is performed entirely outdoors, with constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise. Physical demands include prolonged standing, walking long distances, reaching, communicating, and lifting 1–15 pounds. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test. The stated hourly base pay range is $13.70–$20.53; additional compensation may be available through commission and/or an incentive program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Generally less than 2 years of experience in a related field.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions.
Basic mechanical knowledge, including identifying flat tires or low gas and jump-starting vehicles.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and walk long distances.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear; required vision includes close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to lift 1–15 pounds.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Six months of auction or driving experience preferred.
Knowledge of lot operations or lot layout preferred.
Knowledge of LDM preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive vehicles through auction lanes on sale day safely.
Drive vehicles between designated areas on auction premises and to and from customer dealerships and businesses, following auction and road rules and using courtesy and defensive driving practices.
Line up and park vehicles in the correct order as directed by a supervisor or team leader, move vehicles as needed, and locate lost vehicles.
Assist with getting vehicles operating, including inflating tires and jump-starting vehicles when necessary.
Notify the supervisor when a vehicle is inoperative and notify the Service or Gas Truck Driver when a vehicle is out of gas.
Assist customers, including dealers, account representatives, and rental agencies, as well as coworkers.
Follow safety and health procedures, model related safety behaviors, and participate in safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

At least 16 hours of paid time off every month.
Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
Bereavement leave.
Time off to vote.
Jury duty leave.
Volunteer time off.
Military leave.
Parental leave.
Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Potential 401(k) retirement planning.
Potential paid sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.