Lane leader

Manheim Dallas-Fort Worth; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Leave to vote

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Manheim Dallas-Fort Worth is seeking a role coordinating the movement of vehicles through the sales lane and into the block and parking area. The position oversees drivers, battery operators, and push truck operators to ensure a smooth auction flow.

Responsibilities include inspections, briefings, and directing operations; candidates should have a HS diploma/GED with experience, or an equivalent degree/certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of experience in a related field, or an alternative degree/certification in a related discipline.
• Or 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for tasks like jump starting vehicles and identifying issues such as flat tires or low gas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct vehicle movement to maintain continuous flow of traffic to the block.
• Oversee parking of sold vehicles and re-parking of non-sold vehicles.
• Inspect support equipment for proper working order.
• Conduct presale and post-sale driver briefings and walkthroughs.
• Address missing vehicles, overflow areas, and other issues to keep operations smooth.

Skills

Safe driving

Vehicle operation

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Related discipline degree/certification

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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 prolonged periods 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.

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $15.10 - $22.69/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