FT Driver I

Cox Automotive; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a position responsible for safe moving, staging, and parking of vehicles on Auction property. You will drive vehicles to and from Auction lots and customer businesses, and navigate lanes on designated sale days while following safety rules.

This role requires a valid license, the ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods, and physical tasks such as lifting light loads. Work environment includes outdoor conditions with moderate noise; hourly pay is $18.00.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive safely and observe vehicle-handling rules.
• Valid driver’s license required to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to sit for long periods and walk/stand for extended times.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles through Auction lanes on sale days in a safe manner.
• Move vehicles to/from designated areas on premises and to/from customer lots.
• Line up and park vehicles as directed by supervisor or team leader.
• Assist with getting vehicles operating; inflate tires and jump start if needed; report inoperative vehicles.

Skills

Safe driving

Valid driver’s license

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is responsible for the safe moving, staging, and parking of vehicles on Auction property, driving vehicles to and from Auction lots and customer businesses, and driving vehicles through Auction sale lanes on designated sale days and in compliance with Auction safety rules and regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles through Auction lanes on sale day in a safe manner.
• Drive vehicles to and from designated areas on Auction premises and to and from customer dealerships and businesses, while observing Auction driving rules, rules of the road and demonstrating courtesy and defensive driving principles.
• Line up and park vehicles in the correct order as directed by supervisor or team leader, move vehicles as necessary, and locate "lost" vehicles.
• Assist with getting vehicles operating as needed. If necessary, inflate tires and jump start vehicles using a battery box and air tank. Notify supervisor when a vehicle is inoperative; notify Service or Gas Truck Driver when vehicle is out of gas.
• Assist customers (i.e., dealers, account representatives, rental agencies, etc.) and coworkers as needed.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required
• Constantly required to enter and exit vehicles.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Previous auction experience.

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level.

USD 18.00 per hour

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is $18.00. 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