Full-Time Driver - Union (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Carleton (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises in Carleton, MI is seeking a Vehicle Loader/Driver to safely move, stage, and park cars on Auction property. You will drive vehicles through sale lanes and between lots, ensuring strict safety rules and courteous driving.

This role requires a valid license, stamina for long periods of standing and walking, and the ability to assist with basic vehicle upkeep. Regular daytime schedule and potential overtime are available.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and walk long distances.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Vision abilities include depth perception and color vision.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles through Auction lanes on sale days in a safe manner.
• Drive vehicles to and from designated areas on Auction premises and to and from customer dealerships and businesses, while observing rules.
• Line up and park vehicles in the correct order as directed by supervisor or team leader.
• Assist with getting vehicles operating as needed; inflate tires and jump start when necessary.
• Notify supervisor when a vehicle is inoperative; inform Service or Gas Truck Driver when out of gas.
• Assist customers and coworkers as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in Safety Excellence activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned; overtime may be required.

Skills

Safe driving

Defensive driving

Customer service

Stamina

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.

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.