Part-Time Lead Driver

OPENLANE; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

RRSP/401K style matching

Career advancement

Job summary

OPENLANE is seeking a part-time Lead Driver in Moncton, NB. You will lead a crew of Drivers on each shift, transporting a variety of vehicles to and from our Vehicle Logistics Centers.

This role emphasizes safe driving, pre-trip inspections, data entry in the CarsArrive app, and collaboration with dispatch. Hours are typically 8:30am–6:00pm, Monday to Friday, 3–5 shifts weekly.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Safety conscious.
• Basic computer & smartphone skills.
• Basic vehicle knowledge.
• Comfortable driving in all weather conditions.
• Comfortable driving long distances (up to 2 hours one way).

Responsibilities

• Safely transport other drivers to delivery locations and assist with dispatch instructions.
• Accurately input delivery data in CarsArrive app and relay instructions from dispatch.
• Perform pre-trip inspections checking tires, fuel, lights, signals and brakes.
• Assist with vehicle boosting, fluids, tire inflation and fueling.
• Complete weekly safety inspections on the Lead Van and report issues.
• Report incidents promptly per established procedures.
• Represent OPENLANE professionally while delivering great customer service.
• Interact with dealership staff to coordinate pickup/delivery paperwork.

Skills

Driver's License

Safety-conscious

Computer & smartphone basics

Vehicle knowledge

All-weather driving

Long-distance driving up to 2 hours

Job description

Who We Are:

At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
• Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
• Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement

As a Lead Driver, you will work as part of our logistics team, and will lead a crew of Drivers each shift who are assigned to drive a variety of vehicles to & from our Vehicle Logistic Centers (VLC) (OPENLANE locations), providing our customers with local vehicle pick up & delivery services. You’ll operate a lead (chase) van driver, and will be responsible for safely transporting your coworkers.

This is a part-time position, typically scheduled for 3-5 shifts per week. Hours may range from 8:30am - 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.

You will:

• Safely and efficiently transport other drivers to/from delivery locations, while observing safe driving rules, rules of the road, and demonstrating courteous and defensive driving principles.
• Accurately input data using CarsArrive app pre/post delivery and may assist drivers with receiving instructions from our dispatch team
• Ensure that vehicles are road-worthy by checking tires, fuel, lights, signals & brakes using our pre-trip safety process
• Assist with boosting vehicles, checking fluids, airing up tires, and fueling vehicles as needed for transportation
• Complete weekly safety inspection on Lead Van and report any concerns or maintenance needs to management
• Report all incidents properly and immediately per established procedures
• Represent the auction in a professional and efficient manner while providing excellent customer service and demonstrating teamwork
• May be required to interact with dealership staff, coordinating pick up/delivery cheques, titles, or other paperwork

Must Haves:

• Valid Driver's License
• Safety conscious
• Basic computer & smartphone skills required
• Basic vehicle knowledge
• Comfortable driving in all weather conditions
• Comfortable driving long distances (up to 2 hours one way)

Nice to Haves:

• Ability to drive a standard transmission
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Flexible availability, as shifts needed weekly can vary based on volume

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbents in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instruction or duties requested by an authorized person. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.