Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises • Manheim, PA

2d • $15 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for conducting inspections of support equipment, leading pre-sale meetings with drivers, and ensuring vehicles are in their assigned lanes for sale. The specialist will identify and address issues such as missing vehicles, inoperable vehicles, and overflow areas. They will also maintain a run list for vehicles with key issues or late entries and respond to customer and dealer inquiries. A key responsibility is coordinating and directing vehicle movement to ensure a continuous flow of traffic to the sale block, as well as overseeing the parking of sold vehicles and re-parking of non-sold vehicles. Additionally, the specialist must report any theft, lot damage, or safety concerns to management.

Requirements

• Minimum 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
• 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.)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

• Sixteen hours of paid time off every month
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Bereavement leave
• Time off to vote
• Jury duty leave
• Volunteer time off
• Military leave
• 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