Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises • Manheim, PA

5d • $15 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for various aspects of lot operations, including inspecting equipment, coordinating vehicle movement, and responding to customer inquiries. The specialist will conduct pre-sale meetings and walks to ensure vehicles are in the correct locations and address any issues such as missing or inoperable vehicles. They will also maintain records, oversee parking, and report any safety or security concerns to management. This position requires the ability to drive vehicles with both standard and automatic transmissions and possess basic mechanical knowledge.

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
• 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

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Additional paid time off in the form of 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