Crew Leader

Cox Automotive; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Kent, WA is seeking an energetic team lead to manage shuttle operations, vehicle movements, and driver coordination at the auction lot. You will supervise daily workflows, ensure safety, and partner with managers to optimize staffing, vehicle flow, and customer service.

This full-time role requires a HS diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 3+ years in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Valid driver’s license required and ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
• Physically able to perform job duties (lift at least 15 lbs) and work in varying weather conditions.
• Overtime may be required on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Orient and instruct new drivers on duties and assist in directing work.
• Maintain logs of stock numbers and vehicle movements for each lot.
• Coordinate move requirements with lot and quadrant coordinators.
• Lead shuttle operations and transport drivers to and from auction locations.
• Perform daily maintenance and checks on vans and ensure safe operation.

Skills

Driver's license

Logistics coordination

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

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 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

Minimums:

• 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 field.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive automatic and standard transmission vehicles.
• Basic mechanical experience (changing flat tires, checking fluids, jump-starting vehicles, etc.).
• Overtime may be required on occasion.
• Able to lift at least 15 lbs.
• This is a physically demanding, fast-paced job in a chaotic environment. You'll need to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, reach, hear, and talk for extended times.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, tolerate elevated noise levels and ongoing car exhaust fumes.
• Vision: ability to see close, distance, color variations, depth perception, and adjust focus.

Preferred:

• General knowledge of automotive lot layouts and auction operations.
• Knowledge of local roads, hotels, airports, and restaurants as you could potentially shuttle customers around the immediate area of our auction lot.

USD 18.17 - 27.21 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $18.17 - $27.21/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