Crew Leader (Manheim)

Cox Automotive Inc.; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. in Bordentown, NJ is seeking a driver/lot attendant to orient drivers, move vehicles, and manage shuttle operations Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm.

You will lead vehicleMovement, coordinate with lot management, and help maintain logs, while ensuring safety and efficiency across the site. The role requires a HS diploma or GED with related experience, ability to drive manuals and automatics, and basic mechanical knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of related work experience, OR any degree or certification above a High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year of related work experience, OR 5 years of related work experience.
• Safe Drivers needed; Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying issues (flat tires, low gas, jump starting vehicles).

Responsibilities

• Orient and instruct new drivers regarding their duties and assist supervisor in directing work.
• Communicate with supervisor to ensure proper flow of vehicles and maintain log of stock numbers for each vehicle moved and its lot location.
• Coordinate move requirements with lot manager and quadrant coordinator.
• Assist supervisor in staging and parking lease lanes and pre-sales.
• Manage vans and transport drivers to locations, ensuring timely pickup and drop-off.
• Perform daily maintenance and service of vans and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Safe driving

Valid driver’s license

Vehicle operation

Basic mechanical knowledge

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Education

HS diploma or GED + 3+ yrs experience

Any degree above HS + 1 yr experience

Tools

LDM

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday (7:30am-4:30pm)

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.
• 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 transporting 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 plus 3 years of related work experience, OR any degree or certification above a High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year of related work experience, OR 5 years of related work experience.
• Safe Drivers needed; Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying (i.e., flat tires, low gas, jump starting vehicles.)
• Required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear, vision abilities required to include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.

Preferred

• 6 months auction or driving experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout preferred.
• Knowledge of LDM preferred.

Work Environment

• Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level

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