Full-Time Driver - Union (Manheim)

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

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a dependable Auction Support Associate to drive vehicles in the auction process and assist customers on sale days. The role emphasizes safe driving, vehicle maneuvering, and adherence to safety protocols.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a pay rate of $15.50 per hour. Overtime may be required based on business needs and auction activity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
• Auction experience preferred.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.

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 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; inflate tires and jump start vehicles using a battery box and air tank; notify supervisor when a vehicle is inoperative.
• Assist customers and coworkers as needed.
• Follow all safety and health procedures and actively participate in Safety Excellence activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management; overtime may be required.

Skills

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Defensive driving

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets