Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Tampa, FL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This position will work at the Manheim Tampa TRA location at 5109 Cone Rd Tampa, FL 33610. The Lot Operations Specialist II is responsible for organizing and maintaining the placement of vehicles within the designated zone or move area according to established standards. They will utilize daily information from supervisors and dashboards to make move decisions, ensuring efficient and safe movement of vehicles. This role also involves continuous improvement efforts related to safety and vehicle movement, confirming vehicle operability, labeling vehicles for sale and routing, and communicating inventory status to management. The specialist is expected to champion company values, implement policies, and model safety commitments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline. OR 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying (i.e., flat tires, low gas, jump starting vehicles.)
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear, vision abilities required to include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to walk long distances.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the placement of vehicles within the designated zone or move area to the defined standard established by lot operations leadership.
• Utilize information daily from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make move decisions to stage their assigned zone area.
• Responsible for continuous improvement efforts relating to safety and efficient movement of vehicles in and out of their assigned zone area.
• Move vehicles and stage them in a safe arrangement to their proper work destinations to eliminate multiple drop off points and less than full loads.
• Confirm that all vehicles can operate safely and engage service and tow truck when inoperable vehicles are found.
• Label vehicles with sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements and eliminate the need for crew leaders to print and label staged units before transport.
• Communicate with crew leaders and managers regarding the status of inventory levels within the defined move area and make the decision of what is priority.
• Set an example in behavior by championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
• Implement all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Be a visible representation of Manheim’s safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures, and modeling the behaviors related to these directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• 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