Lot Operations Lead - Driver & Crew Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Flexibility with leave options

Participation in benefits program

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Riverside, CA is seeking a Lot Operations Specialist II to support daily vehicle movement and driver coordination at a Cox location.

You will orient new drivers, manage vehicle flow, schedule assignments, and ensure safe, on-time transport to various sites. The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license; daytime shift with no remote option.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ related experience.
• OR a combination, such as HS diploma with other certifications; OR 5 years’ related experience.
• Valid 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 in cooperation with Market Safety Manager in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Work with manager to review work volumes, plan and continuously monitor staffing levels to ensure efficiency, quality work product, and effective customer service; review departmental performance against key performance indicators and metrics and develop and execute strategies for improvement.
• 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.

Skills

Safe driving

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

5 years’ related experience

Job description

Cox Automotive in Riverside, CA is seeking a Lot Operations Specialist II to support daily vehicle movement and driver coordination at a Cox location.

You will orient new drivers, manage vehicle flow, schedule assignments, and ensure safe, on-time transport to various sites. The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license; daytime shift with no remote option.