Full Time Driver I

Cox Automotive Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. is seeking a dependable Vehicle Shuttle/Runner to safely move, stage, and park vehicles on Auction property. You will drive vehicles to lanes, to customer dealerships, and assist with basic maintenance and safety compliance.

The role requires a valid license, good driving history, and the ability to walk long distances. Overtime may be required; compensation includes a signing bonus and benefits. Work environment includes outdoor conditions and moderate noise.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to sit and walk long distances.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles through Auction lanes on sale days in a safe manner.
• Move vehicles to and from designated areas on Auction premises and to customer dealerships.
• Line up and park vehicles as directed and locate missing vehicles as needed.
• Assist with getting vehicles operating, including inflating tires and jump-starting using a battery box.
• Notify supervisor if a vehicle is inoperative or out of gas.
• Assist customers and coworkers as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety initiatives.
• May work overtime as business needs dictate.

Skills

Safe driving

Defensive driving

Customer service

Attention to safety

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.
Shift: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

• $1000 signing bonus***
  

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 16.63 per hour
Compensation
Hourly pay rate is $16.63. 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