Lot Assistant, 18.00, Monday-Friday, Full Benefits Package

CarHop Auto Sales and Finance; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

401k Savings Plan Matching

Mon-Fri hours

Training and mentoring

Job summary

CarHop Auto Sales and Finance is hiring for a vehicle technician role in Colorado Springs. The position covers pre-delivery inspection, basic diagnostics, and light repairs to keep vehicles ready for sale.

Compensation starts at $18 per hour with Monday–Friday hours, plus Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Holidays, PTO, and 401k matching. Training and mentoring are provided in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic mechanical skills with prior mechanic experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 20 lbs on a routine basis.
• Strong verbal communication, problem-solving and independence in work.

Responsibilities

• Pre-delivery inspection of all vehicles (prior to moving onto the lot).
• Identify/diagnose basic mechanical or electrical concerns on vehicles.
• Complete simple repairs (e.g., batteries, bulbs, fluids) when appropriate.
• Coordinate with repair vendors for more complex work in timely, cost-effective manner.
• Transport vehicles to/from auction or repair shops as needed.
• Detail vehicles when necessary and deliver parts to repair shops.
• Maintain vehicles on the sales lot and shop space.
• Document recon activities in the inventory system.

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CarHop, an industry-leader in the Buy-Here, Pay-Here marketplace, specializes in helping those who have not quite perfect credit to achieve transportation independence! With nearly 40 locations nationwide, and growing, we've made a difference by Helping People Drive and changing the lives of thousands of people.

Benefits

• Starting pay is $18.00 per hour
• Company growth, now in 12 states
• Monday – Friday hours
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Paid Holidays, PTO, 401k Savings Plan Matching.
• A fun work environment filled with awesome people
• We give you the tools to succeed with regular training and mentoring

General Duties

• Pre-delivery inspection of all vehicles (prior to moving onto the lot)
• Identify/diagnose basic mechanical or electrical concerns on vehicles
• Complete simple repairs, such as replacing batteries/bulbs/topping fluid levels, when appropriate
• Coordinate with preferred repair vendors in the local market to ensure more complex repairs are being completed in a timely & cost-effective manner
• Transport vehicles to/from auction or repair shops as needed
• Detail vehicles when necessary
• Deliver parts to repair shops when needed
• Maintain vehicles on the sales lot, as well as the shop space
• Consistently document recon activities in our computerized inventory tracking system

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic mechanical skills with previous mechanics experience is preferred, ability to complete light mechanical repairs as necessary (Batteries, lamp bulbs, belts, etc...).
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Strong verbal communication skills, problem-solving and independent work skills
• Must successfully complete pre-employment criminal background and motor vehicle records inquiries, have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier