Lane Leader (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises, Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Cox Enterprises seeks a Lane Leader to coordinate vehicle movement through the sales lane to the block and parking, coordinating drivers, jump-start operators, and push truck operators for a smooth flow of traffic during auctions.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, leading presale walks, addressing issues, and maintaining the run list while ensuring customer and dealer inquiries are handled promptly. This role emphasizes safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 3+ years in related field.
• Alternative: any higher degree/certification in related discipline.
• Or 5 years' related experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive manual and automatic transmissions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge (flat tires, jump-starting).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of vehicles through the sales lane to the block and parking.
• Conduct inspection of support equipment for proper functioning.
• Lead pre-sale meetings with drivers and communicate routes and changes.
• Identify missing vehicles, overflow areas, and other issues and address them.
• Maintain run list for vehicles with issues or late changes.
• Respond to customer and dealer inquiries and concerns.
• Direct vehicle movement to maintain continuous traffic flow to the block.
• Oversee parking of sold and re-parking of non-sold vehicles.
• Report theft, lot damage, or safety concerns to management.

Skills

Driver's license

Vehicle movement

Mechanical knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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 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)

USD 18.17 - 27.21 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $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.

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