Part-Time Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a transportation supervisor to lead our driver team and coordinate daily vehicle movement across the auction lot, dealerships, and remote sites.

You will orient new drivers, monitor performance, maintain logs, and ensure on-time pickups and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years' related field experience, or a higher degree/certification in a related discipline.
• OR 5 years' experience in a related field
• Safe driver with valid license required.
• Ability to drive both automatic and manual vehicles.
• Basic mechanical knowledge (fluids, tires, basic maintenance).

Responsibilities

• Orient and instruct new drivers on job duties and assist supervisor in directing work.
• Coordinate vehicle flow and maintain logs for stock numbers and lot locations.
• Communicate schedules and assignments to crew members.
• Transport vans and drivers to locations; ensure on-time pickups/drop-offs.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance.
• Enforce safety policies and cooperate with Safety Manager.
• Lead the team and uphold Cox/Manheim values; treat employees with respect.
• Overtime may be required as business needs dictate.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Higher degree/certification in related field

3–5 years related field experience

Tools

Valid driver's license

Automatic and manual transmission driving

Job description

• 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.

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 driver's needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive automatic and standard transmission vehicles.
• Basic mechanical experience (changing flat tires, checking fluids, jump-starting vehicles, etc.).

Preferred

• 6 months auction or driving experience.
• General knowledge of automotive lot layouts and auction operations.
• Knowledge of local roads, hotels, airports, and restaurants as you could potentially shuttle customers around the immediate area of our auction lot.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift at least 15 lbs.
• This is a physically demanding, fast-paced job in a chaotic environment. You'll need to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, reach, hear, and talk for extended times.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, tolerate elevated noise levels and ongoing car exhaust fumes.
• Vision: ability to see close, distance, color variations, depth perception, and adjust focus.

Compensation

USD 15.10 - 22.69 per hour

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $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.

Benefits

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.

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

EOE, including disability/vets