Crew Leader (Manheim)

Cox Communications, Inc.; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Bereavement leave

Time off to vote

Jury duty leave

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Transportation/Driver Lead to orient and supervise drivers, coordinate vehicle movements, and ensure timely transport to locations. The role emphasizes safety adherence and efficient staffing to maintain service quality.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with relevant experience and a valid driver's license. The job may require overtime and offers benefits as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 3 years related work experience, or any higher degree with 1 year related experience, or 5 years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Orient and instruct new drivers regarding their job duties and assist supervisor in assigning and directing the work of employees.
• Communicate with supervisor/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 crew members.
• Manage vans and transport drivers to locations, ensuring timely pick-up and drop-off.
• Transport employees and vehicles to remote sites and to various locations as needed.
• Perform daily maintenance and routine checks of the van and service with fuel and lubricants.
• Demonstrate safety commitment and support safety activities with the Safety Excellence program.
• Review work volumes with manager and plan staffing to ensure efficiency and quality service.
• Lead the location team by example and enforce company policies.
• May work overtime as needed.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Any degree or certification above High School Diploma/GED

5 years of related work experience

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday (7am - 3:30pm)

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.
• 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.

Minimum 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 driver's needed; valid driver's license required.

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.

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $15.10 - $22.69/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

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• 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