Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Vehicle Operations

Lot Operations Specialist I

Individual ContributorNo remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

No

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $13.70 - $20.53/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

This role assists the Lot Operations team by managing vehicle check-ins, inventory tracking, and ensuring proper vehicle staging for auction. Responsibilities include directing transporters, tagging and relocating vehicles, capturing vehicle images, and maintaining accurate data in tracking systems. The position also involves close coordination with other auction teams to streamline vehicle movement and processing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates Lot Operations activities for an assigned location.
• Handles vehicle check-in duties, ensuring that all proper identification stickers and labels are properly affixed to arriving vehicles and entering vehicle identification information into company computer / tracking systems.
• May capture and process electronic images of vehicles, uploading pictures in association with electronic condition reports, when engaged in vehicle photography
• Directs vehicle transporters to appropriate car drop zones.
• Conducts periodic scanning of vehicles to verify assigned inventory.
• Ensures vehicles are placed in proper order for sale.
• Tags and coordinates movement of disabled vehicles from staging area.
• Communicate with other teams in the auction process to ensure coordinated staging efforts.
• Enters vehicle data into computer / data management system.
• Monitors vehicle movement through all processing within assigned quadrant.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred OR less than 2 years of related experience
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required
• Ability to drive vehicles with both standard (manual) and automatic transmissions preferred
• Basic mechanical knowledge of flat tires, low fuel, jump starting vehicles, etc.
• 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
• Must be able to walk long distances

Work Environment:

•  Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise.

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

 

 

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.