Crew Lead Driver (Manheim)

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement planning

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC is seeking a dedicated employee in Elkridge, Maryland, to manage van operations and transport drivers efficiently. Responsibilities include orienting new drivers, ensuring the timely pick-up and drop-off of employees, and performing daily maintenance on vehicles. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED with at least three years of experience in a related field, along with a valid driver’s license.

This role requires strong communication with supervisors and safety commitment in all operations. Employees will enjoy benefits such as paid time off, health care insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Safe driver’s license needed; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Orient and instruct new drivers regarding their job duties.
• Communicate with supervisors to assure proper flow of vehicles.
• Manage vans and transport drivers to locations.
• Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of employees and vehicles.
• Shuttle employees to and from auxiliary parking lots.
• Perform daily maintenance and routine checks of the van.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years of experience in a related field

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage vans and transport 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 lead 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field; or a higher degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; or 5 years of experience in a related discipline.
• Safe driver’s license needed; valid driver’s license required.

Schedule

Tuesday‑Saturday 7:00am – 4:00pm

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Drug Testing

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

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. 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).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.