Forklift Operator II (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises, Inc.; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an on-site Equipment Operator/Tower to safely operate a front-end loader and tow truck across our auction lot in Tolleson, AZ. You will load, unload, and relocate vehicles with 18-foot forks, perform pre-trip inspections, and assist in mechanical and towing services for auction property.

The role requires attention to safety, the ability to read stock numbers, and to coordinate with mechanics and supervisors. Overtime may be required to support auction events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent combination with related experience.
• 3 years’ experience in a related field or 5 years if no HS diploma.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift/loader with 18 ft forks to load/move vehicles on the auction lot.
• Tow/service vehicles on the auction lot and in other locations as needed.
• Perform daily pre-trip safety inspections and report repairs as required.
• Read stock numbers and verify vehicle information before loading.
• Move vehicles to inventory staging, sale stalls, or storage per paperwork.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on tow truck and loader.
• Support sale day activities and assist other teams as directed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tow truck operation

Safety procedures

Stock number reading

Pre-trip inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years experience in related field

Tools

TC75 scanner

Front-end loader

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for safely picking up, storing, loading transports and setting non-drivable vehicles for sale with the use of a Front End Loader/Forklift equipped with 18 foot forks. Vehicles are of varying sizes and conditions, with loose or hanging parts; attention to detail and safety is essential in protecting employees and customers. This position is also responsible for providing general mechanical and automotive services on Auction property, as well as over-the-road and on-site towing service to disabled customer vehicles in compliance with Auction safety rules and regulations.

• Conduct daily pre-trip safety inspections before beginning work for the day
• Make minor adjustment and/or request repairs in writing to the mechanic or supervisor
• Safely load, unload, rearrange, and maneuver Forklift/Loader with 18 foot forks throughout the auction lot
• Read stock numbers on the computer screen and verify the stock number and vehicle information directly from vehicle before loading onto forks
• Move vehicles to inventory staging, sale stalls, or storage as determined by lot location paperwork or computer screens
• Operates tow truck, service vehicle, gas truck and forklift on the auction lot and in different locations as needed.
• Move vehicles into the garage or other sheltered areas for insurance inspections, vehicle repairs, or as requested by the supervisor
• Load vehicles on transports or fleet trucks for transportation off of the lot
• May need to present data to other teams and management.
• Operates a tow truck to provide tow service to customer vehicles on the SAAA parking lot and in different locations as needed. May require the use of dollies.
• Operates a front-end loader to provide a loading and unloading service for the customers. As well as move vehicles around the lot for auction shops.
• Properly affixes tow truck and front-end loader to vehicle needing tow, assuring that the vehicle will not be damaged or cause any danger to others in the towing process. Releases vehicle from the tow truck and assures that vehicle is left in a safe, immobile manner.
• In a safe and courteous manner, hauls vehicles to directed areas.
• Scans every towed vehicle using the TC75 to the location where the vehicle has been delivered.
• Assists employees and customers with towing and jump-starting vehicle battery, as requested via phone or in person.
• As appropriate, assist in unlocking customer vehicles, jump-starting, or locating using Lot Vision.
• Tows vehicles requiring towing service to the Mechanic shop as requested.
• Removes customer and employee vehicles parked incorrectly or in unsafe manner to customer lot as requested.
• Performs routine maintenance checks on tow truck and front-end loader to have (i.e., oil changes, lubes, filter changes, tire changes).
• Operate truck and front-end loader in compliance with safety regulations.
• May assist lot operations when not operating tow truck and in sale day activities.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Run reports to move vehicles into the sale TRA area for auction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.