Full-Time Driver - Union (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Ash Township (MI); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 44,634,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Cox Automotive in United States (Auction property) is seeking a Driver I to safely move, stage, and park vehicles on the Auction premises. You’ll drive vehicles between lots, customer dealerships, and through sale lanes, adhering to safety rules and auction guidelines.

The role operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a pay rate of $15.50 per hour. Previous auction experience is preferred but not required. You will join a team focused on safety and efficient vehicle handling.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Regularly stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles through Auction lanes on sale day.
• Drive vehicles to and from designated areas on Auction premises and to customer dealerships.
• Line up and park vehicles as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with getting vehicles operating if needed (inflate tires, jump start).
• Notify supervisor if a vehicle is inoperative or out of gas.
• Assist customers and coworkers as needed.
• Adhere to safety procedures and participate in Safety Excellence activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Safety awareness

Defensive driving

Stamina for standing/walking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Driver I (Union) - Non-DOT

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

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.

Work Schedule- Monday through Friday 7AM- 3:30 PM

Pay rate- $15.50 per hr.

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 the ability to adjust focus.

Preferred:

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

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.

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.