Crew Lead Driver (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 47,624,000 - 71,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Transportation Associate to orient and instruct new drivers, coordinate vehicle movements, and ensure timely pickup and drop-off of employees and assets. You will lead the local team, uphold safety procedures, monitor workloads, communicate schedules, and perform daily van maintenance while delivering reliable transportation to auctions and depots.

Applicants must have a HS diploma or GED and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 3 years' related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Valid driver's license required and safe driving record.
• Ability to lead a team and coordinate daily transportation activities.

Responsibilities

• Orient and instruct new drivers on duties and assist in assigning work.
• Coordinate vehicle flow, maintain stock/logs, and communicate schedules.
• Manage vans and transport drivers to locations, ensuring timely pickup/drop-off.
• Lead the team, enforce policies, and maintain safety and health procedures.
• Review workloads with management and monitor staffing levels for efficiency.
• Perform daily van maintenance and routine checks; keep vehicles serviced.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Customer service

Scheduling

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

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 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.

Qualifications

• 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 in a related discipline.
• Safe driver's needed; valid driver's license required.

Schedule

• Tuesday-Saturday
• 7:00am - 4:00pm

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

USD 16.63 - 24.90 per hour

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $16.63 - $24.90/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.

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets