Vehicle Lot Operations Zone Specialist II (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Manheim, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Cox Automotive is hiring a Vehicle Lot Operations Zone Specialist II for Manheim. This individual contributor organizes and maintains vehicle placement in an assigned zone or move area, using supervisor guidance and Lot Ops dashboards to decide how vehicles should be moved and staged. The role supports safe, efficient vehicle movement, accurate routing, and communication about inventory priorities. It is performed at a specified Cox location with no remote option and no travel. The position works Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and may require overtime based on business needs. The role is hourly, with a base pay range of $15.10 to $22.69 per hour; the rate may vary based on location and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional compensation may include commission and/or an incentive program. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Employment is contingent on clearing a pre-employment drug test; marijuana is not currently included in the pre-employment test for this position, but the company maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a related degree or certification beyond a high school diploma/GED may be considered, or five years of experience in a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive vehicles with both standard and automatic transmissions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge, including identifying flat tires or low fuel 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

• Organize and maintain vehicle placement in the designated zone or move area according to standards established by lot operations leadership.
• Use information from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make daily vehicle-movement decisions for the assigned zone.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in safety and the efficient movement of vehicles into and out of the assigned zone.
• Move and stage vehicles safely at their proper work destinations to reduce multiple drop-off points and less-than-full loads.
• Confirm that vehicles can operate safely and contact service and towing teams when inoperable vehicles are found.
• Label vehicles with sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements and avoid requiring crew leaders to print and label staged units before transport.
• Communicate inventory levels in the move area to crew leaders and managers, and determine priorities.
• Model Cox/Manheim values and ensure employees are treated with respect.
• Implement company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Follow safety and health procedures and model behaviors that demonstrate Manheim’s safety commitment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by 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.
• Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Potential 401(k) retirement planning.
• Potential paid 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