Lane Leader

cox; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Bereavement leave

Time off to vote

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Anaheim is seeking a Lot Operations Specialist II to manage vehicle flow through auction lanes and parking areas. The role involves coordinating drivers and equipment to ensure a smooth, on-time process in a day shift, on-site location.

The position requires a HS diploma or GED with 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• Alternative combination such as any level degree/certification beyond HS diploma/GED in a related discipline accepted.
• Or 5 years’ experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of vehicles through the sales lane to the block and parking.
• Assign drivers, jump start/battery operators and push truck operators to maintain smooth flow.
• Conduct pre-sale meetings with drivers (routes, overflow areas, plan changes).
• Perform presale walk to ensure vehicles are in assigned lanes as scheduled.
• Identify and address missing or overflow vehicles, inoperable vehicles, or issues.
• Maintain run list for vehicles with no keys, late entries or late number changes.
• Respond to customer and dealer inquiries and concerns.
• Coordinate and direct vehicle movement to maintain continuous flow to the block.
• Oversee parking of sold vehicles and re-parking of non-sold vehicles.
• Report theft, lot damage, or any safety concerns to management.

Skills

Safe driver

Driver operation

Vehicle movement coordination

Basic mechanical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Higher degree/certification in related field

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Lot Operations Specialist II

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 $18.17 - $27.21/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.

Job Description

Lane Leader

Coordinates the physical movement of vehicles through the sales lane to the block and parking following auction. Makes and oversees the assignments of drivers, jump start/battery operators and push truck operators in promoting a smooth flow of traffic through the auctioning process.

• Conduct inspection of support equipment for proper working order
• Conduct pre-sale meeting with drivers identifying driver return routes, over flow areas, plan changes, etc.
• Conduct presale walk to ensure vehicles are in assigned lane as scheduled
• Identify and address missing vehicles, overflow areas, inoperable vehicles and other issues
• Maintain the run list indicating vehicles with no keys, late vehicle entries, and/or late number changes
• Respond to customer and dealer inquiries and concerns
• Coordinate and direct vehicle movement to maintain continuous flow of traffic to the block
• Oversee parking sold vehicles and re-parking non-sold vehicles
• Report theft, lot damage, or any safety concerns to management

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline.
• OR 5 years’ experience in a related field
• “Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.”
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying (i.e., flat tires, low gas, jump-starting vehicles.)

Preferred

• 6 months of auction or driving experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout preferred.
• Knowledge of LDM preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear, vision abilities required to include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for prolongedperiods of time.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Must be able to walk long distances.

Work Environment

• Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level (100% Outdoors)

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, time off 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 an undue hardship.EOE, including disability/vetsApplicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.