Zone Administrator (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Bordentown, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Zone Administrator is responsible for organizing and distributing vehicles within an assigned zone or move area on the auction property. The role makes vehicle-staging decisions, determines the timing of van crew pickups, and labels vehicles ahead of crew leader movements. It also involves safely managing move areas and coordinating crews in accordance with safety and driving rules. The Zone Owner is expected to demonstrate courtesy and defensive driving within the assigned zone.

The position uses information from supervisors and Lot Ops dashboards to make daily staging and movement decisions. It requires safe vehicle operation, coordination with service and tow teams when vehicles are inoperable, and communication with crew leaders and managers about inventory levels and priorities. The role may require overtime as business needs dictate.

This is an onsite position at a specified Cox location. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, and Friday, 7:30 AM–2:00 PM. Compensation is $16.63–$24.90 per hour; the position may also be eligible for commission and/or an incentive program. Employment is subject to passing a pre-employment drug test.

The work involves constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions and a moderate noise level. Physical requirements include standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, prolonged standing, and lifting 1–25 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a 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 for identifying issues such as 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 the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift 1–25 pounds.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; visa, OPT, CPT, or STEM/OPT sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of lot operations or lot layout.
• Knowledge of LDM.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain vehicle placement within the assigned zone or move area according to standards established by lot operations leadership.
• Use information from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards daily to make decisions about staging vehicles in the assigned zone.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in 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 incomplete loads.
• Confirm that vehicles can operate safely and engage service and tow 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 status and priorities within the move area to crew leaders and managers, and decide what should be prioritized.
• Model company 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 the company’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.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteer time, military leave, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED