Full Time Driver I

Cox Automotive; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cox Automotive is hiring for a vehicle transporter role in Maple Grove, MN. The position involves moving, staging, and parking vehicles on auction property, driving to lots and customer sites, and guiding vehicles through sale lanes.

Shifts are Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm, with a $1,000 signing bonus. Compensation is hourly ($16.63/hour) with additional incentives possible; paid time off and holidays are offered. Applicants must be able to drive and lift light loads, and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Safe drivers required; valid driver's license
• Ability to enter/exit vehicles frequently
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 15 pounds

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles through auction lanes safely on sale days
• Move vehicles to designated areas and assist with basic vehicle ops
• Park vehicles in order and locate missing vehicles as directed
• Assist customers and coworkers as needed
• Adhere to all safety policies and participate in safety activities
• Overtime may be required as needed

Skills

Defensive driving

Customer service

Teamwork

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