Crew Leader - Lot Operations Specialist II

Cox Enterprises; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises is seeking a supervisor to orient and lead the driver team, coordinate vehicle movements, and ensure timely transport of staff and vehicles. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to company policies while coordinating with the supervisor to optimize staffing and performance.

The successful candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, 3–5 years in a related field, and a valid driver's license, with the ability to work outdoors and handle overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 3 years' related field experience.
• Alternatively, 5 years' related discipline experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

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 service the vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
• Demonstrate safety commitment and follow safety procedures; cooperate with Market Safety Manager on safety activities.

Skills

Experience in related field

Experience in related discipline

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Any higher degree/certification in related discipline

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:

Minimum:

• 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.

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.