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Lot Operations Specialist II-Zone Administrator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.17 - $27.21
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Bereavement leave
time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave

Job Description

The hiring organization is a leading company in the vehicle auction industry, dedicated to providing efficient and reliable services related to vehicle handling, logistics, and sales support. Operating within a large-scale auction environment, this company specializes in coordinating intricate details that involve vehicle movement, employee transportation, and overall auction event management. With a reputation for excellence and commitment to safety, the company prides itself on fostering a work culture that values respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement. It operates through a network of locations and departments, each tasked with optimizing auction day operations, vehicle staging, and seamless communication across teams to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

The position offered is pivotal to the smooth functioning of daily auction activities and vehicle logistics. The role involves leadership responsibilities specifically tailored to orienting and directing a team of drivers and support staff to meet the dynamic demands of auction sales. As a crew leader, the successful candidate will manage schedules, coordinate vehicle moves with lot management, maintain safety standards, and oversee the shuttle services that transport employees between auction sites and remote parking locations. Key aspects of this role include ensuring the safe and timely movement of vehicles, maintaining accurate logs of stock numbers, and acting as a liaison between supervisory staff and drivers.

This role requires someone who can effectively communicate with diverse teams, enforce company policies, and uphold the organization’s values, championing a respectful and productive work environment. The expectation is not only to manage logistics but also to lead by example in safety and customer service excellence, fostering an atmosphere where employees feel supported and operations run without interruption. Compensation for this position is competitive, with an hourly pay range of $18.17 to $27.21, potentially supplemented by commission and incentive programs. This part-time or full-time role offers opportunities for overtime as business needs dictate.

In addition to a competitive salary, employees in this role benefit from a comprehensive PTO policy that includes at least sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays per year, augmented by other leave benefits such as bereavement and volunteer time off. The company requires all employees to have valid driver’s licenses and a commitment to safety, with the physical ability to perform duties that involve walking, standing, and light lifting. Preferred qualifications include mechanical aptitude and familiarity with lot operations software, enhancing the ability to effectively manage vehicle logistics.

Overall, this role combines leadership, operational management, safety compliance, and excellent interpersonal skills to drive success in a busy auction environment. It is ideal for candidates who enjoy dynamic work settings, demonstrate strong organizational abilities, and prioritize safety while delivering top-tier customer and employee experiences.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma/ged and 3 years' experience in a related field
  • Or the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a hs diploma/ged in a related discipline
  • Or 5 years' experience
  • Safe drivers needed
  • Valid driver's license required

Job Qualifications

  • Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying (i.e., flat tires, low gas, jump starting vehicles)
  • Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout preferred
  • Knowledge of ldm preferred
  • 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 of time
  • Ability to lift 1-15 pounds

Job Duties

  • Orient and instruct new drivers regarding their job duties and assist supervisor in assigning and directing the work of employees
  • Communicate with supervisor or manager to assure proper flow of vehicles and maintain log of stock numbers for each vehicle moved and its lot location
  • Communicate schedules and assignments to the crew members
  • Serve as lane leader on sale days
  • Coordinate move requirements with lot manager and quadrant coordinator
  • Assist supervisor in making sure that lease lanes and pre-sales are properly staged and parked
  • Manage vans and transporting drivers to locations
  • Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of employees and vehicles by transporting them according to schedule to their proper work destinations
  • Shuttle employees to and from auxiliary parking lots on sale days
  • provide transportation to employees parking inventoried vehicles at remote sites
  • Pick-up and drop-off employees and other Auction personnel to/from the Auction, parking lots, dealerships, customer locations/businesses, and other locations
  • Perform daily maintenance and routine checks of the van and clean and service the vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories
  • Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such
  • Work in cooperation with Market Safety Manager in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence
  • Work with manager to review work volumes, plan and continuously monitor staffing levels to ensure efficiency, quality work product, and effective customer service
  • review departmental performance against key performance indicators and metrics and develop and execute strategies for improvement
  • Effectively leads the team at the location by setting an example in behavior, championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect
  • Enforce all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management
  • May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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