Lot Driver

Metro Auto Auction Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Auto Auction Phoenix is seeking a Lot Employee to maintain accurate vehicle placement across the auction lot and ensure vehicles are organized, staged, and prepared for sale day. The role requires attention to detail, safe vehicle operation, and clear communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include vehicle placement, sale day preparation, inspections, safety adherence, and teamwork with lot staff and transport personnel.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license or policy-permitted requirement.
• Ability to safely drive and park various vehicle types.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Position vehicles in correct locations, lanes, rows, and staging areas to match records.
• Prepare vehicles for sale days and ensure proper sale lane positioning and order.
• Inspect vehicles for obvious damage and readiness for inspections and sale.
• Operate vehicles safely following lot speed limits and traffic rules.
• Communicate location issues and sale preparation concerns promptly to management.
• Maintain lot cleanliness and report hazards or obstructions.
• Assist with other lot-related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Driver's license

Vehicle operation

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Follow instructions

Job description

Position Title: Lot Employee
Department: Lot Operations
Reports to: Lot Supervisor / Lot Manager
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time

Position Summary

The Lot Employee is responsible for maintaining accurate vehicle placement throughout the auction lot and ensuring all vehicles are properly organized, staged, and prepared for sale day. This position requires attention to detail, safe vehicle operation, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Vehicle Placement and Lot Organization

• Ensure all vehicles are parked in their correct assigned locations, lanes, rows, and staging areas.
• Verify vehicle stock numbers and confirm placement matches auction inventory records or lot assignments.
• Move vehicles to the correct locations as directed by management.
• Keep auction lanes, staging areas, and designated parking spaces organized and accessible.
• Identify and report incorrectly parked, missing, or misplaced vehicles.
• Maintain clear access for transport trucks, customers, auction personnel, and emergency vehicles.

2. Sale Day Preparation

• Prepare vehicles for upcoming auction sale days according to established procedures.
• Ensure vehicles are staged in the correct sale lanes and in the proper sale order.
• Verify vehicles are positioned correctly and ready for auction operations.
• Assist with organizing vehicles by sale date, lane, run number, or other assigned identifiers.
• Report vehicles that are missing, not ready, or located in the wrong area.
• Complete assigned sale preparation tasks within required deadlines.

3. Vehicle Inspection and Readiness

• Perform basic visual checks to identify obvious vehicle damage, flat tires, or other visible concerns.
• Ensure vehicles are accessible and properly positioned for inspections and sale preparation.
• Follow auction procedures for vehicle identification and movement.
• Report vehicles that cannot be moved safely or appear to have mechanical issues.

4. Safety and Vehicle Handling

• Operate vehicles safely and follow all auction lot speed limits and traffic rules.
• Follow company policies when driving, parking, and moving vehicles.
• Use and maintain awareness of pedestrians and other moving vehicles.
• Immediately report accidents, vehicle damage, hazards, or unsafe conditions.

5. Communication and Teamwork

• Follow instructions from the lot manager and management team.
• Communicate vehicle location issues and sale preparation concerns promptly.
• Work cooperatively with other lot employees, auction staff, and transport personnel.
• Ask for clarification when vehicle placement or instructions are unclear.
• Complete assigned duties and provide updates when tasks are finished.

6. General Lot Maintenance

• Help keep the lot clean, organized, and free of unnecessary obstructions.
• Report debris, spills, damaged signage, or other safety hazards.
• Keep designated staging and parking areas orderly.
• Assist with other lot-related duties as assigned by management.

Performance Expectations

Lot Employees are expected to:

• Place vehicles in the correct locations with minimal errors.
• Ensure assigned vehicles are staged and ready before sale day deadlines.
• Follow all safety rules and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate vehicle placement and promptly report discrepancies.
• Complete assigned work efficiently and consistently.
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license, if required by company policy.
• Ability to safely drive and park various types of vehicles.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or sale days as required by auction operations.