Full-Time Stager/Driver (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive - USA is seeking a Lot Operations Specialist I to manage vehicle staging and plan crew movements on the auction lot. You will label cars for crew leaders and coordinate safety along move areas in line with driving rules.

The role requires attention to inventory, drive ability checks, and clear communication with leadership and cross-functional teams. A high school diploma and a clean driving record are required, with full-day shifts Monday through Friday.

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

• 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 expedite 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 modelingsafe behaviors. Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards related to employee and customer conduct.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company
Cox Automotive - USA
Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations
Job Profile

Lot Operations Specialist I
Management Level

Individual Contributor
Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location
Travel %
No

Work Shift
Day

Compensation
Hourly base pay rate is $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.

Work Schedule: Monday -Friday 7am-4:30pm

Pay rate: $17.12 per hr.

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.

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 expedite 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 modelingsafe 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.

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.

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, timeoff 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