Lot Operations Specialist II (Union) (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Carleton, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the physical movement of vehicles through the sales lane to the block and parking following auction. Makes and oversees the assignments of drivers, jump start/battery operators and push truck operators in promoting a smooth flow of traffic through the auctioning process. Conduct inspection of support equipment for proper working order Conduct pre-sale meeting with drivers identifying driver return routes, over flow areas, plan changes, etc. Conduct presale walk to ensure vehicles are in assigned lane as scheduled Identify and address missing vehicles, overflow areas, inoperable vehicles and other issues Maintain the run list indicating vehicles with no keys, late vehicle entries, and/or late number changes Respond to customer and dealer inquiries and concerns Coordinate and direct vehicle movement to maintain continuous flow of traffic to the block Oversee parking sold vehicles and re-parking non-sold vehicles Report theft, lot damage, or any safety concerns to management.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying (i.e., flat tires, low gas, jump-starting vehicles.)
• Must be able to walk long distances.
• Must be able to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

• 6 months of auction or driving experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout preferred.
• Knowledge of LDM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the physical movement of vehicles through the sales lane to the block and parking following auction.
• Makes and oversees the assignments of drivers, jump start/battery operators and push truck operators in promoting a smooth flow of traffic through the auctioning process.
• Conduct inspection of support equipment for proper working order
• Conduct pre-sale meeting with drivers identifying driver return routes, over flow areas, plan changes, etc.
• Conduct presale walk to ensure vehicles are in assigned lane as scheduled
• Identify and address missing vehicles, overflow areas, inoperable vehicles and other issues
• Maintain the run list indicating vehicles with no keys, late vehicle entries, and/or late number changes
• Respond to customer and dealer inquiries and concerns
• Coordinate and direct vehicle movement to maintain continuous flow of traffic to the block
• Oversee parking sold vehicles and re-parking non-sold vehicles
• Report theft, lot damage, or any safety concerns to management.

Benefits

• health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement planning (401(k))
• paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED