Lot Operations Specialist II

• Organize and maintain the placement of vehicles within the designated zone or move area to the defined standard established by lot operations leadership.
• On a daily basis utilize information from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make move decisions to stage their assigned zone area.
• Responsible for continuous improvement efforts relating to the safety and efficient movement of vehicles in and out of their assigned zone area.
• Move vehicles and stage them in a safe arrangement to their proper work destinations to eliminate multiple drop-off points and less than full loads.
• Confirm that all vehicles can operate safely and engage service and tow teams when inoperable vehicles are found.
• Label vehicles with the sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements and eliminate the need for crew leaders to print and label staged units before transport.  
• Communicate with crew leaders and managers regarding the status of inventory levels within the defined move area and make the decision of what is a priority.
• Set an example in behavior by championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
• Implement all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Be a visible representation of Manheim’s safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures, and modeling the behaviors related to these directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

What’s In It For You?

For all you’ll do to serve up amazing auction experiences, we’ll support you with an awesome combo platter of opportunities and incentives.  Here’s a taste of what’s in store: 

• Competitive pay  and employee discounts, even on cars!
• If you’re full-time, you’ll have access to even more benefits  , such as comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) + company match, generous paid time off, including time off to volunteer, life & disability insurance, and more!
• You’ll work in a fast-charged culture and with teams that  respect your role, your experience, your contributions, and you as a person  . We get that recognition is important, and Cox works to celebrate those who help make us successful every day.
• Your road is wide open with opportunities. Take a new road. Change lanes into another Cox company business. Get promoted. The sky’s the limit.  Cox will support you on your journey  of unlimited possibilities with ongoing training, free online classes, and mentoring programs to help you create the career you dream about.  
• You’ll become a part of a movement for good  at a company making bold social and environmental commitments. This is a place you can feel good about working because you’ll be a part of creating positive change through your work and the Cox culture.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Safe drivers needed; 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.)

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months auction or driving experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout preferred.
• Knowledge of LDM preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear, vision abilities required to include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Must be able to walk long distances.

Work Environment:

• Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level.