Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim)
About The Position
The Lot Operations Specialist II supports vehicle operations by helping maintain inventory accuracy and preparing vehicles for sale or transfer. The role involves inspecting equipment, coordinating vehicle movement and parking, maintaining run-list information, and addressing vehicle and lot issues. The position requires attention to detail, organization, and comfort working with vehicles and system-based processes. The work is performed entirely outdoors at a specified Cox location, with no remote option, and is on the day shift. The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive vehicles with both standard and automatic transmissions. Employees must pass a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently test for marijuana before employment for this position, but prohibits possession, use, or impairment from drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours or on company property or in company vehicles. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship are not available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a different combination such as a degree or certification beyond a high school diploma/GED in a related discipline, or 5 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, walk, reach, talk, and hear; required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and walk long distances.
- Ability to lift 1–15 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of auction or driving experience.
- Knowledge of lot operations or lot layout.
- Knowledge of LDM.
Responsibilities
- Inspect support equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.
- Conduct pre-sale meetings with drivers to identify return routes, overflow areas, plan changes, and related matters.
- Conduct pre-sale walks to ensure vehicles are in their assigned lanes as scheduled.
- Identify and address missing vehicles, overflow areas, inoperable vehicles, and other issues.
- Maintain the run list, including vehicles with no keys, late vehicle entries, and late number changes.
- Respond to customer and dealer inquiries and concerns.
- Coordinate and direct vehicle movement to maintain continuous traffic flow to the block.
- Oversee parking of sold vehicles and re-parking of non-sold vehicles.
- Report theft, lot damage, and safety concerns to management.
Benefits
- At least 16 hours of paid time off per month.
- Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
- Bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
- Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement planning; 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
