Vehicle Lot Operations Zone Specialist II (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises•Manheim, PA

4d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Vehicle Lot Operations Zone Specialist II organizes and maintains vehicle placement within an assigned zone or move area, using information from supervisors and Lot Ops dashboards to make staging decisions. The role supports safe and efficient movement of vehicles, coordinates vehicle routing and staging, confirms vehicle operability, and communicates inventory priorities to crew leaders and managers. The position is based at a specified Cox location with no remote option and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime may be required as business needs dictate. The work is performed outdoors with constant exposure to weather and a moderate noise level. Employment requires clearing a pre-employment drug test; the company does not currently test for marijuana for this position, but prohibits the possession, use, or influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a different combination of qualifications may be considered, including any degree or certification beyond a high school diploma/GED in a related discipline, or 5 years of experience in a related field.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving ability.
Ability to drive vehicles with 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; vision abilities must 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 within the designated zone or move area according to standards established by lot operations leadership.
Use information from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards daily to decide how to stage the assigned zone area.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety and efficient vehicle movement in and out of the assigned zone.
Move and safely stage vehicles at their proper work destinations to reduce multiple drop-off points and less-than-full loads.
Confirm vehicles can operate safely and engage service and towing teams when inoperable vehicles are found.
Apply sale and routing labels to vehicles to maintain accurate movements and avoid requiring crew leaders to label staged units before transport.
Communicate inventory levels within 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 the behaviors that demonstrate Manheim’s safety commitment.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Work overtime when business needs dictate.

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.
Parental leave.
Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Potential 401(k) retirement planning.
Potential sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.