Vehicle Registration

Metro Auto Auction Phoenix•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vehicle Registration position is responsible for accurately registering and processing vehicles entering the auction, preparing units for sale, and ensuring vehicles are properly positioned and ready for auction. The role involves vehicle registration, photographing vehicles, attaching GPS tracking devices, jump-starting vehicles when needed, moving and staging vehicles, and supporting weekly sale preparation and sale-day lane operations. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced outdoor environment. The position requires regular physical activity and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Employees are expected to register and process vehicles accurately and efficiently, complete tasks within established time frames, follow vehicle movement and auction lane safety procedures, prepare vehicles for weekly sales, promptly report discrepancies and safety concerns, and demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and reliability.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, as required by company policy.
Ability to safely operate and maneuver various types of vehicles.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory and vehicle registration systems.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing operational priorities.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and direct sunlight.
Ability to safely enter, exit, and operate vehicles throughout the auction property.
Ability to bend, reach, and perform routine physical tasks associated with vehicle preparation and inventory operations.
Ability to follow auction lane safety procedures during scheduled sales.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an auto auction, vehicle inventory, automotive operations, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Register incoming vehicles in the auction inventory system and accurately enter required vehicle information.
Identify and report missing, incorrect, or incomplete vehicle information.
Take clear, accurate photographs of vehicles for inventory records, online listings, and auction sale preparation.
Install and securely attach GPS tracking devices to designated vehicles.
Jump-start vehicles with dead or weak batteries as needed.
Move vehicles to designated parking spaces, inventory locations, and staging areas.
Verify vehicle placement and report incorrectly positioned or missing units.
Safely drive and stage vehicles through designated auction lanes.
Position vehicles according to assigned lanes, sale order, and supervisor instructions.
Identify and process vehicles assigned to the appropriate weekly sale.
Verify sale assignments and ensure vehicles are positioned in the correct locations.
Follow company policies, vehicle-handling procedures, traffic rules, and safety guidelines.
Report accidents, damage, hazards, and unsafe conditions immediately.
Use equipment responsibly and follow required safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned to support daily auction operations.
Complete assigned tasks within established time frames and promptly report vehicle discrepancies, safety concerns, and operational issues.