Part-Time Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises • Clarksville, IN

6d • $15 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Cox Automotive is seeking a Part-Time Lot Operations Specialist II to join their Vehicle Operations team. This role is based at a specified Cox location and involves managing vehicle flow, directing drivers, and ensuring efficient lot operations. The Specialist will also be responsible for vehicle maintenance, safety adherence, and team leadership within the location.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• OR 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic mechanical knowledge (i.e., changing flat tires, checking fluids, jump starting vehicles.)
• Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout required.
• Knowledge of local roadways, hotels, airports and restaurants preferred.
• Ability to effectively use mobile devices including scanners to manage workflow.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Orient and instruct new drivers regarding their job duties and assist supervisor in assigning and directing the work of employees.
• Communicate with supervisor or manager to assure proper flow of vehicles and maintain log of stock numbers for each vehicle moved and its lot location.
• Communicate schedules and assignments to the crew members.
• Manage vans and transport drivers to locations. Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of employees and vehicles by transporting them according to schedule to their proper work destinations.
• Shuttle employees to and from auxiliary parking lots on sale days; provide transportation to employees parking inventoried vehicles at remote sites.
• Pick-up and drop-off employees and other Auction personnel to/from the Auction, parking lots, dealerships, customer locations/businesses, and other locations.
• Perform daily maintenance and routine checks of the van and clean and service the vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Work in cooperation with Market Safety Manager in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Work with manager to review work volumes, plan and continuously monitor staffing levels to ensure efficiency, quality work product, and effective customer service; review departmental performance against key performance indicators and metrics and develop and execute strategies for improvement.
• Effectively leads the team at the location by setting an example in behavior, championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
• Enforce all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED