Full-Time Stager/Driver (Manheim)

Cox Communications, Inc.; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Voting time off

Jury duty leave

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Lot Operations role responsible for staging and moving vehicles across the auction lot. The position coordinates with crew leaders to ensure safe, timely movements and accurate labeling for crew leader actions.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory records, using dashboards and reports, and upholding safety standards. Applicants must have a valid license and be able to operate vehicles with both transmission types.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous auction experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support organization, movement, staging, and placement of vehicles across the auction lot to meet requirements.
• Ensure vehicles are safely operable and coordinate with tow teams as needed.
• Communicate inventory status, priorities, and workflow needs with leadership and partners.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

This role makes the decisions for staging vehicles and also makes decisions for the timing of the van crews to pick up. This position is also responsible labelling all cars in preparation for crew leader movements. Safe management of move areas on the auction property and the coordination of crews between each area in compliance with safety and driving rules.

Work Schedule

Monday –Friday 7am-4:30pm

Pay rate

$17.12 per hr.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Lot Operations & Vehicle Movement

• Support the organization, movement, staging, and placement of vehicles across the auction lot to meet operational and sale‑day requirements.
• Ensure vehicles are safely operable and elevate inoperable vehicles to service or tow teams as needed.
• Communicate with lot operations leadership, crew leaders, and cross‑functional partners regarding inventory status, priorities, and workflow needs.

Inventory Accuracy & Documentation

• Maintain accurate inventory records, logs, labels, and documentation to support tracking, reconciliation, and audit readiness.
• Utilize dashboards, trackers, and reports to monitor inventory levels, movement, and operational priorities.

Safety & Compliance

• Demonstrate visible commitment to safety by following all safety and health procedures and modeling safe behaviors.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards related to employee and customer conduct.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous auction experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• 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.

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities

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 in the range of $13.70 - $20.53/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. 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