Full-Time Stager/Driver (Manheim)

Manheim Dallas-Fort Worth; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Public holidays

Bereavement leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Manheim Dallas-Fort Worth is seeking a Lot Operations Associate to oversee staging and movement of vehicles on the auction lot and to label cars for crew leader movements. You will coordinate with lot operations leadership and cross-functional partners to ensure inventory accuracy and safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive both standard and automatic transmissions, with Monday–Friday hours from 7am to 4:30pm.

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.
• 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 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 escalated 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate visible commitment to safety by following all safety and health procedures and modeling safe behaviors.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

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 escalated 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