Full Time Driver I

Cox Enterprises; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Bereavement leave

Vote time off

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Driver I at Cox Automotive – Manheim is an on-site, first-step driver role based in Riverside, CA. You will spend your day behind the wheel, moving vehicles through auction lanes and staging inventory to ensure timely, smooth operations for customers and teammates.

No previous experience is required, and you’ll work a day shift Tue–Sat 6:30am–3pm. Compensation starts at $17.50 per hour with potential for additional incentive programs.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• High school diploma/GED (preferred).
• Previous auction experience (preferred).
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Safely drive vehicles through auction lanes on sale days and throughout auction grounds, following all auction driving procedures, traffic laws and defensive driving practices.
• Transport vehicles to and from designated areas on auction premises, as well as customer dealerships and business locations, providing a professional and courteous experience.
• Stage, organize and park vehicles in the correct order based on direction from supervisors or team leaders.
• Help locate misplaced vehicles or move inventory as needed.
• Prepare vehicles for movement by performing basic tasks such as inflating tires and jump-starting vehicles.
• Communicate vehicle issues to the appropriate teams.
• Provide helpful, friendly support to customers, dealers, account representatives, rental agencies and coworkers.
• Follow all safety and health procedures and actively contribute to a culture of safety excellence.
• May be required to work overtime based on business needs.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Driver I - Non-DOT

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is $17.50. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

Do you love being behind the wheel? As a Driver I at Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, you’ll spend your day with a wide variety of vehicles and staying on the move. From driving through sale lanes to staging and parking inventory, you’ll play an important role in creating a seamless experience for customers and teammates alike. If you enjoy working around cars and being part of a tight-knit team, this is a great opportunity to put your skills to work, stay active, and be part of the automotive industry—whether you’re building a career, seeking a flexible role, or looking for a rewarding way to stay engaged. No previous experience or education is required.

Work Schedule:Tues - Sat 6:30am -3pm

Pay Rate:

17.50/HR

What You’ll Do

You’ll spend your day behind the wheel, helping ensure vehicles are in the right place at the right time. You will:

• Safely drive vehicles through auction lanes on sale days and throughout auction grounds, following all auction driving procedures, traffic laws and defensive driving practices.
• Transport vehicles to and from designated areas on auction premises, as well as customer dealerships and business locations, providing a professional and courteous experience.
• Stage, organize and park vehicles in the correct order based on direction from supervisors or team leaders.
• Help locate misplaced vehicles or move inventory as needed.
• Prepare vehicles for movement by performing basic tasks such as inflating tires and jump-starting vehicles.
• Communicate vehicle issues to the appropriate teams.
• Provide helpful, friendly support to customers, dealers, account representatives, rental agencies and coworkers.
• Follow all safety and health procedures and actively contribute to a culture of safety excellence.
• May be required to work overtime based on business needs.

Who You Are

You’re dependable, enjoy staying active and take pride in working as part of a team. You also have the following qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Previous auction experience
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission

Physical Requirements

• 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 up to 15 pounds
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

This role may involve frequent exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise levels.

Drive your career forward with Manheim and Cox Automotive.

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.

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.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.