Lot Operations Specialist II - Crew Leader (Manheim)

cox; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive - USA is seeking a Lot Operations Specialist II to coordinate daily vehicle movement, guide team members, and ensure efficient operations at a Cox location in Dallas. The role emphasizes communication, adherence to safety protocols, and timely vehicle handling.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus driving ability for both manual and automatic transmissions, and basic mechanical knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 3 years’ related experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission.
• Basic mechanical knowledge: identify flat tires, low gas, jump-starting vehicles.
• Safe drivers needed; meet driving eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily vehicle movement activities.
• Provide direction and support to team members.
• Ensure vehicles are picked up and delivered on schedule.
• Inspect support equipment for proper operation.
• Conduct presale walks and assign lane readiness.
• Maintain run lists for keys, late entries, and changes.
• Respond to customer and dealer inquiries and concerns.
• Direct vehicle movement to maintain traffic flow to the block.
• Oversee parking of sold vehicles and re-parking of non-sold vehicles.
• Report theft, lot damage, or safety concerns to management.

Skills

Strong communicator

Valid driver’s license

Vehicle driving (manual/automatic)

Basic mechanical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Alternative degree/certification allowed

5 years related experience

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.

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)

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.

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.

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/vetsApplicants 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.