Full Time Driver I

Cox Communications, Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a role focused on safe vehicle movement, staging, and parking at our Auction property. You will drive vehicles through lanes on sale days and transport them to designated areas while following safety rules.

The position runs Monday to Friday with an 7am to 3:30pm shift, requiring basic vehicle operation and strong attention to safety. A valid license and ability to stand, walk, and lift small loads are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Regularly enter/exit vehicles.
• Able to sit for prolonged periods and walk long distances.
• Vision and depth perception required.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles through Auction lanes on sale days safely.
• Transport vehicles to designated areas on premises and to customer dealerships.
• Line up and park vehicles as directed and locate lost vehicles.
• Assist with basic vehicle operation: inflate tires, jump start when needed.
• Assist customers and coworkers as needed.
• Adhere to safety procedures and participate in safety activities.

Skills

Safe driving

Valid driver’s license

Stamina

Lifting

Education

High School Diploma

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 7am - 3p:30pm

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.

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 $22.00. 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