Lot Operations Electric Vehicles Specialist I (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

seven paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Colorado is seeking a Lot Operations Specialist I to monitor charging levels across a large fleet of EVs and to manage charger schedules and SOC thresholds. You will coordinate vehicle movement at charging stations and support EV readiness for multiple departments.

The role requires a High School diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to enter/exit vehicles, stand, walk, bend, and lift light loads throughout day shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to repeatedly enter/exit vehicles and endure long periods seated or standing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor charging levels across 1,659 EVs.
• Manage charger schedules and prioritization.
• Track vehicles approaching SOC thresholds.
• Coordinate vehicle movement on and off charging stations.
• Support operational departments with EV readiness needs.
• Report charging trends and utilization metrics.

Skills

Driver's license

Safe driving record

Enter/exit vehicles

Prolonged sitting

Distance walking

Mobility: stand/walk/talk/hear

Bend/kneel/crouch

Lift 1–15 pounds

Vision: depth/color

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA
Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Lot Operations Specialist I

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 $15.10 - $22.60/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 Responsibilities

• Monitoring charge levels across 1,659 EVs
• Managing charger schedules and prioritization
• Tracking vehicles approaching critical SOC thresholds
• Coordinating vehicle movement on and off charging stations
• Supporting operational departments with EV readiness needs
• Reporting charging trends and utilization metrics

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Constantly required to enter and exit vehicles.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous auction experience.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (Wednesday 7:00am-4:00pm )

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level.

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/vets

Applicants 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.

Application Deadline

10/21/2026