Part-Time Zone Admin (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Rochester, NY is hiring for a part-time Vehicle Movement Associate to organize and move vehicles within a designated zone. You will rely on daily dashboards to decide placement, prioritize inventory, and ensure safe, efficient movement of vehicles.

You will label units, coordinate with crew leaders, and uphold safety and company values. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to policies, and the ability to stand and move across outdoor lots.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years in a related field, or an equivalent combination of degree/certification.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with both manual and automatic transmissions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge (flat tires, low gas, jump-starts).

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain vehicle placement within the designated zone.
• Use Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to guide move decisions.
• Drive continuous safety and efficiency improvements in vehicle movement.
• Move and stage vehicles to optimize loads and destinations.
• Ensure safe operation of vehicles and engage service/towing as needed.
• Label vehicles and manage inventory movement across zones.
• Communicate inventory status to crew leaders and managers.
• Uphold Cox/Manheim values and company policies.
• Model safety behaviors and follow health procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned; may require overtime.

Skills

Safe driving

Vehicle movement planning

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Related discipline degree/certification

5 years related field experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the placement of vehicles within the designated zone or move area to the defined standard established by lot operations leadership.
• Utilize information daily from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make move decisions related to their assigned zone area.
• Responsible for continuous improvement efforts relating to safety and efficient movement of vehicles in and out of their assigned zone area.
• Move and stage vehicles in a safe arrangement and segment into proper work destinations to eliminate multiple drop off points and less than full loads.
• Confirm that all vehicles can operate safely and engage service and towing teams when inoperable vehicles are found.
• Label vehicles with sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements and eliminate the need for crew leaders to print and label staged units before transport.
• Communicate with crew leaders and managers regarding the status of inventory levels within the defined move area and prioritize as necessary.
• Set an example in behavior by championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
• Implement all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Be a visible representation of Manheim's safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures, and modeling the behaviors related to these directives.
• 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 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 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.

Work Schedule

• This is a part-time role and the schedule will either be Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 9am-5pm EST or Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9am-5pm EST.

USD 15.10 - 22.69 per hour

Compensation

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