Part Time Driver I

Cox Enterprises; California (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises is seeking a part-time Driver for Auction operations. The role focuses on moving, staging, and parking vehicles on the auction property, and driving between lots, customer lots, and lanes on sale days with strict safety adherence.

The position requires safe driving, a valid license, and the ability to stand, walk, and lift light loads. Prior auction experience is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is expected. Overtime may be required as business needs arise.

Qualifications

• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time and walk long distances.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds and operate vehicles with both manual and automatic transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles through auction lanes on sale days in a safe manner.
• Transport vehicles to designated areas on the premises and to customer dealerships and businesses.
• Line up and park vehicles in order; locate vehicles as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with basic vehicle issues (inflate tires, jump start) and report inoperative/low fuel vehicles.

Skills

Safe driving

Driver's license

Auction experience

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

This position is responsible for the safe moving, staging, and parking of vehicles on Auction property, driving vehicles to and from Auction lots and customer businesses, and driving vehicles through Auction sale lanes on designated sale days and in compliance with Auction safety rules and regulations.

Shift: Wed 10am - 3:30pm, Thurs 8am - 2:30pm, Fri 9am -12:30pm

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, rules of the road and demonstrating courtesy and defensive driving principles.
• Line up and park vehicles in the correct order as directed by supervisor or team leader, move vehicles as necessary, and locate "lost" vehicles.
• Assist with getting vehicles operating as needed. If necessary, inflate tires and jump start vehicles using a battery box and air tank. Notify supervisor when a vehicle is inoperative; notify Service or Gas Truck Driver when 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:

• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required
• Constantly required to enter and exit vehicles.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Previous auction experience.

Work Environment:

Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level.