Lot Operations Specialist II - Crew Leader (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Cox Automotive – USA is hiring a Lot Operations Specialist II to manage daily vehicle movements, coordinate drivers, and ensure on-time deliveries while adhering to safety standards. The role demands clear communication, multitasking, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

The successful candidate will perform inspections, pre-sale planning, and coordination across shifts, with potential eligibility for incentive programs and additional compensation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 3 years’ related field experience.
• Or a higher degree/certification in a related discipline.
• Or 5 years’ related field experience.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with both standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic mechanical knowledge (flat tires, low gas, jump-start).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily vehicle movement to ensure smooth flow and on-time pickup/delivery.
• Provide direction and support to team members; enforce safety and company procedures.
• Inspect support equipment for proper operation and readiness.
• Conduct pre-sale meetings with drivers to discuss routes and plan changes.
• Maintain run lists for vehicles with missing keys, late entries, or late changes.
• Respond to customer and dealer inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Oversee parking of sold and non-sold vehicles as needed.
• Report theft, lot damage, or safety concerns to management.

Skills

Strong communicator

Safety-focused

Multitasking

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Higher degree/cert in related field

Tools

LDM

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Lot Operations Specialist II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Variable

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $15.10 - $22.69/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 Description

Shift Availability:

Monday - Friday

7:00am to 4:00pm

11:00am to 9:00pm

6:00pm to 3:00am

This role is responsible for coordinating daily vehicle movement activities, providing direction and support to team members, ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining compliance with all safety and company procedures. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can lead by example, manage multiple priorities, and ensure vehicles are picked up and delivered accurately and on schedule.

• Conduct inspection of support equipment for proper working order
• Conduct pre-sale meeting with drivers identifying driver return routes, over flow areas, plan changes, etc.
• Conduct presale walk to ensure vehicles are in assigned lane as scheduled
• Identify and address missing vehicles, overflow areas, inoperable vehicles and other issues
• Maintain the run list indicating vehicles with no keys, late vehicle entries, and/or late number changes
• Respond to customer and dealer inquiries and concerns
• Coordinate and direct vehicle movement to maintain continuous flow of traffic to the block
• Oversee parking sold vehicles and re-parking non-sold vehicles
• Report theft, lot damage, or any safety concerns to management

Qualifications

Minimum

• 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 field
• “Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.”
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• 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 prolongedperiods 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)

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.