Lot Operations Lead: Crew & Driver Coordination

cox; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Riverside, CA is seeking a Lot Operations Specialist II to manage vehicle movement and stock logs on a day shift at a fixed Cox location. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in active vehicle operations.

You will orient new drivers, assign tasks, and coordinate transport of vehicles to various sites, ensuring timely pickups and adherence to schedules. Hourly pay ranges from $18.17 to $27.21, with potential for additional compensation.

Qualifications

• 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 discipline.
• Safe driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Orient and instruct new drivers regarding their job duties and assist supervisor in assigning and directing the work of employees.
• Communicate with supervisor or manager to assure proper flow of vehicles and maintain log of stock numbers for each vehicle moved and its lot location.
• Communicate schedules and assignments to the crew members.
• Manage vans and transport drivers to locations; ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of employees and vehicles by transporting them according to schedule to their proper work destinations.
• Shuttle employees to and from auxiliary parking lots on sale days; provide transportation to employees parking inventoried vehicles at remote sites.
• Pick-up and drop-off employees and other Auction personnel to/from the Auction, parking lots, dealerships, customer locations/businesses, and other locations.
• Perform daily maintenance and routine checks of the van and clean and service the vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Work with manager to review work volumes, plan and continuously monitor staffing levels to ensure efficiency, quality work product, and effective customer service.
• Effectively leads the team at the location by setting an example in behavior, championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
• Enforce all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Job description

Cox Automotive in Riverside, CA is seeking a Lot Operations Specialist II to manage vehicle movement and stock logs on a day shift at a fixed Cox location. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in active vehicle operations.

You will orient new drivers, assign tasks, and coordinate transport of vehicles to various sites, ensuring timely pickups and adherence to schedules. Hourly pay ranges from $18.17 to $27.21, with potential for additional compensation.