Lot Operations Specialist I - Porter (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays per year

Bereavement leave

Leave to vote

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Euless, TX is seeking Porters to help move vehicles, assist customers, and maintain safety on the lot. You will drive vehicles through auction lanes, park them in order, and help with basic maintenance like inflating tires or jump-starting cars.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and following established procedures. Work hours are Monday through Friday, with overtime possible based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license required and ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Typically less than 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles through Auction lanes on sale day.
• Drive vehicles to designated areas and to customer dealerships while observing driving rules.
• Line up and park vehicles as directed; locate any 'lost' vehicles.
• Assist with vehicle operation: inflate tires and jump-start using a battery box and air tank; report inoperative vehicles.
• Assist customers and coworkers; follow safety procedures.
• Support Safety Excellence initiatives and safety activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned; may require overtime.

Skills

Safe driving

Valid driver's license

Manual transmission driving

Mechanical awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Porters will be primarily responsible for pulling vehicles in and out of a canopy structure. Porters are expected to assist customers and coworkers alike while following our company's safety policies.

Work schedule: M-F 8 am-5 pm,

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive vehicles through Auction lanes on sale day in a safe manner.
• Drive vehicles to and from designated areas on Auction premises and to and from customer dealerships and businesses, while observing Auction driving rules, and rules of the road and demonstrating courtesy and defensive driving principles.
• Line up and park vehicles in the correct order as directed by the supervisor or team leader, move vehicles as necessary, and locate "lost" vehicles.
• Assist with getting vehicles operating as needed. Inflate tires and jump-start vehicles using a battery box and air tank if necessary. Notify the supervisor when a vehicle is inoperative; notify the Service or Gas Truck Driver when the vehicle is out of gas.
• Assist customers (i.e., dealers, account representatives, rental agencies, etc.) and coworkers as needed.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma/GED
• Generally, less than 2 years' experience in a related field
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying (i.e., flat tires, low gas, jump-starting vehicles.)

Preferred

• 6 months of auction or driving experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout preferred.
• Knowledge of LDM preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear, vision abilities required to include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Must be able to walk long distances.

Work Environment

• Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level. (100% outdoors)

USD 13.70 - 20.53 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $13.70 - $20.53/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.

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets